A General History of Countries and Peoples of the World: Selected Works

From the appearance of the first civilizations to the key events of the 19th century—an essential work on the history of humankind!

The energetic and engaging style of presentation gives listeners a thrilling account of the complex path of human progress.

In the late 19th century, the outstanding German scholar Oscar Eger created a grand work on world history in which he studied the past of civilization—from the beginnings of the first states to important events of the previous century. Drawing on the immense experience of the scientific achievements of his predecessors, the author presented a vivid and original picture of events in which you can trace the key development trends of all regions of the world, as well as connections between continents, states, and outstanding individuals.

This book is not just a list of facts, but a living narrative of the most significant historical events that influenced human development as a whole. Despite its size, the material is presented in a condensed form, allowing a wide range of readers to explore the complex and contradictory path that the peoples of the world took on the way toward improvement.