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A short history of nearly everything

by Bill Bryson

This revised account explores the history of the universe and the development of human civilisation, from the Big Bang to the modern era. It examines scientific discoveries in fields including physics, astronomy, and archaeology.

Accession 30294 ISBN 0767908188 Publisher Doubleday
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