A cartoon journey through the history of the universe from the big bang through the rise and fall of civilizations.

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A master cartoonist picks up his award-winning Cartoon History of the Universe series in this complete story of the world.

What? You don't know what a Burgess is? -- You can't outline the Monroe Doctrine? -- Recall the 14th Amendment? -- Explain the difference between a sputnik and

From celebrated artist Lary Gonick, here is the extraordinary story of the modern world, from the French Revolution to today. More than thirty years ago, master