A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 191.5K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 544 pages.
About A Short History of Nearly Everything
In Bryson's biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us. To that end, he has attached himself to a host of the world’s most advanced (and often obsessed) archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians, travelling to their offices, laboratories, and field camps. He has read (or tried to read) their books, pestered them with questions, apprenticed himself to their powerful minds. A Short History of Nearly Everything is the record of this quest, and it is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it. Science has never been more involving or entertaining.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill Bryson |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 544 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, History, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 191,535 |
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What genre is A Short History of Nearly Everything?
A Short History of Nearly Everything is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, History, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 191.5K reader ratings, A Short History of Nearly Everything has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Short History of Nearly Everything?
A Short History of Nearly Everything has 544 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Short History of Nearly Everything?
A Short History of Nearly Everything was written by Bill Bryson. It was first published in 2003.
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The ISBN-13 for A Short History of Nearly Everything is 9780767908180.0.
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