The Story of the World in 100 Moments
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The Story of the World in 100 Moments
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Neil Oliver
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Neil Oliver
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
From much loved historian Neil Oliver comes a whole new insight on our past, told through 100 remarkable, unforgettable stories.
In his brilliant and excitingly ambitious new book, Neil Oliver takes us on a whistlestop tour around the world and through a million years to give us a unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together.
From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments listeners will expect - from Genghis Khan's domination on Earth to Armstrong's first steps on the moon and from the advent of the printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.
©2021 Neil Oliver (P)2021 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about The Story of the World in 100 Moments
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- Anonymous User
- 17-08-2023
loved it.
thank you Neil, a fabulous book. I loved each chapter well written and very well read.
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- Derek Ironside-Hughes
- 19-09-2022
Touched My Heart
Neil Oliver is master storyteller and as a voice so captivating that it takes you to the stories he is telling.
The last chapter touched my heart, the way he spoke about his children made me cry.
I have just completed both this book and the 100 moments of the British Isles, I will miss is wonderful voice.
Wonderful brilliantly read.
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- Jo
- 25-11-2021
A Snapshot Of Human History
An insightful and thought-provoking book. I chose this book specifically because it is read by the author, Neil Oliver. I enjoy watching his programs on television, his thick Scottish accent always adds so much more depth to the history he's presenting. This book is no different. I was particularly moved by his reading of Sullivan Ballou's letter to his wife in chapter 81. Each chapter is, on average, about 5 minutes long and has nothing to do with the previous or following, making them great to listen to anytime you have a free moment. These 100 Moments that Neil has chosen are a little more obscure than you might normally come across and honestly, I still would have listened if it had been called 1000 Moments. Get this book, you won't be disappointed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-06-2022
Highly recommended
Highly recommend this book. Beautifully written, thoughtfully and effortlessly weaving together the story of our past. Also very well read
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