Table of Contents

90 thematic chapters from The Tigris and Euphrates c.3200-c.500 BC to Globalization.; ; 'History distinguishes rational beings from brutes - for brutes, whether animals or men, neither know nor wish to know anything about their origins or their history.'; Henry of Huntingdon, 12th-century English historian.

Promotional Information

9000 quotations reflecting the key events of world history from the twin rivers to the twin towers, arranged in 90 thematic chapters. Full source notes 'tell the story' behind the quotations and set them clearly in historical context. Complete index of speakers and subjects allows the user to find apposite quotes on a wealth of historical topics quickly and without fuss. Researched and compiled by 35 specialist academic contributors working under the general editors. A browsable, fascinating and entertaining read, as well as a comprehensive work of historical reference.

About the Author

Mark Cohen is a former reference and educational publisher and an experienced compiler of quotations titles. He is the editor of the Penguin Dictionary of Quotations. He lives in North London. John Major is former Reader in Modern History at the University of Hull, and a specialist in modern US history. He lives in Beverley, E. Yorks.

Reviews

This is a very nice book to meander in and get lost in - THE HERALD9,000 extracts taken from every lettered civilisation and period. - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH... while this book acts on one hand like a dictionary of memorable phrases, it's also a primary history of recorded (or attributed) thought. As such, it's a fascinating encyclopaedia of snippets, telling us much about the way people thought and acted at various stages throughout history as well as revealing the strength of character and vision possessed by individuals... fascinating to dip into at leisure.. - LIVING HISTORY (Februrary 2004)This compellingly comprehensive bible of all quotations of any significance since the year 3200 BC will bowl readers over with the sheer scope of its sources and its unfettered coverage of events... As Francis Bacon once said '[h]istories make men wise', making this historical heavyweight a must. - GOOD BOOK GUIDEPerhaps the best insight into historical events comes from what people had to say about them at the time - which is why 'History in Quotations' is such a fascinating book. - WRITING MAGAZINE