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    <publisher>Helicon Publishinh LTD</publisher>
    <dateIssued>1993</dateIssued>
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    <extent>pbk. 539 Pages : 20 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>The Shorter History of the World is a concise yet wide-ranging account of human history from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. Geoffrey Blainey traces humanity’s journey beginning with prehistoric societies, the rise of agriculture, and the emergence of ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. He explains the development of major religions, empires, trade networks, and scientific advancements that shaped world cultures.</abstract>
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  <note>Includes Index.</note>
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