The Story of the World in 100 Moments
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Neil Oliver takes readers on an epic journey through human history, distilling thousands of years of civilisation into one hundred pivotal moments that shaped our world. From the first footsteps of our ancient ancestors to the technological revolutions of modern times, each carefully chosen episode illuminates a turning point in the human story.
Rather than simply recounting dates and battles, Oliver explores the transformative events, discoveries, and decisions that altered the course of humanity. His distinctive narrative style brings to life forgotten heroes, devastating conflicts, brilliant innovations, and quiet revolutions that reshaped societies. This is history as a thrilling, interconnected tale of human endeavour, revealing how the echoes of the past continue to influence our present and future.