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Title: History
Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction
Author: John Arnold
Narrator: Richard Davidson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-04-09
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
In a hurry? Listen to more
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Members Reviews:
The past itself is not a narrative
"The past itself is not a narrative. In its entirety, it is chaotic, uncoordinated, and complex as life. History is about making sense of that mess, finding or creating patterns and meanings and stories from the maelstrom." -- John H. Arnold, History
A friend on Facebook introduced me to this series a couple weeks ago. I usually steer towards larger books (Diary of Samuel Pepys, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, etc.). I like to submerge in a book, so I was initially skeptical of this format. These are short books, almost novella size (although the font being 8 or 9 point might allow Oxford's editors to squeeze a bit more in). These are books not meant for the expert, but the enthusiast. They are, as Oxford titled them, VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS. Perfect. There is an art to writing tight. To cutting your story, your explanation, your introduction into the fewest words possible. Things are not included, left out, obviously, but like haikus there is beauty in scarcity and there is a definite place for these books in my library. I've only finished one (This one), but I'm addicted.
I loved Arnold's voice, his take, and his approach. I think he managed to engage, explain, synthesize the history of history, and did ALL of that in just under 124 pages.
I just ordered World War II: A Very Short Introduction (for my son) and The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (for my daughter). I expect I will be buying more very shortly.
Thought-provoking intro
A thumbnail sketch of how history is done and has been done over time. Helpful for anyone who enjoys history and want to question and examine what they read.
The narrator, Richard Davidson, has an enjoyable style which sometimes veers into a combination of Jack Palance, Rod Serling, and a hint of Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith from The Matrix.
Wonderful Listen
Would you listen to History again? Why?
No. I am not that interested in this kind of history...
What was one of the most memorable moments of History?
The ending...
Which scene was your favorite?
no a one...
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
nope
Any additional comments?
This book was assigned by the professor and so, it was forced upon me.
Good introduction to why we should study history
A good argument for why history is important and needs to be studied. Listening to it at 2x speed, I could finish it in less than a day.
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Title: History
Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction
Author: John Arnold
Narrator: Richard Davidson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-04-09
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
In a hurry? Listen to more
.
Members Reviews:
The past itself is not a narrative
"The past itself is not a narrative. In its entirety, it is chaotic, uncoordinated, and complex as life. History is about making sense of that mess, finding or creating patterns and meanings and stories from the maelstrom." -- John H. Arnold, History
A friend on Facebook introduced me to this series a couple weeks ago. I usually steer towards larger books (Diary of Samuel Pepys, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, etc.). I like to submerge in a book, so I was initially skeptical of this format. These are short books, almost novella size (although the font being 8 or 9 point might allow Oxford's editors to squeeze a bit more in). These are books not meant for the expert, but the enthusiast. They are, as Oxford titled them, VERY SHORT INTRODUCTIONS. Perfect. There is an art to writing tight. To cutting your story, your explanation, your introduction into the fewest words possible. Things are not included, left out, obviously, but like haikus there is beauty in scarcity and there is a definite place for these books in my library. I've only finished one (This one), but I'm addicted.
I loved Arnold's voice, his take, and his approach. I think he managed to engage, explain, synthesize the history of history, and did ALL of that in just under 124 pages.
I just ordered World War II: A Very Short Introduction (for my son) and The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (for my daughter). I expect I will be buying more very shortly.
Thought-provoking intro
A thumbnail sketch of how history is done and has been done over time. Helpful for anyone who enjoys history and want to question and examine what they read.
The narrator, Richard Davidson, has an enjoyable style which sometimes veers into a combination of Jack Palance, Rod Serling, and a hint of Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith from The Matrix.
Wonderful Listen
Would you listen to History again? Why?
No. I am not that interested in this kind of history...
What was one of the most memorable moments of History?
The ending...
Which scene was your favorite?
no a one...
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
nope
Any additional comments?
This book was assigned by the professor and so, it was forced upon me.
Good introduction to why we should study history
A good argument for why history is important and needs to be studied. Listening to it at 2x speed, I could finish it in less than a day.