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The Story of the World in 100 Moments

By: Neil Oliver
Narrated by: Neil Oliver
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

From much loved historian Neil Oliver comes a whole new insight on our past, told through 100 remarkable, unforgettable stories.

In his brilliant and excitingly ambitious new book, Neil Oliver takes us on a whistlestop tour around the world and through a million years to give us a unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together.

From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.

Including many moments listeners will expect - from Genghis Khan's domination on Earth to Armstrong's first steps on the moon and from the advent of the printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.

©2021 Neil Oliver (P)2021 Penguin Audio Europe Great Britain Travel Writing & Commentary World Middle ages England Imperialism Thought-Provoking Africa Middle East Ancient History Socialism Iran

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Superbly written and narrated. Easily comprehendable content with Neil’s soothing tones and clarity. Excellent throughout!

Fascinating

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Well done Neil. Absolutely loved this. Constantly fascinating and reminded me of the bardic tradition of oral history. Stories are who we are - we have to keep telling them.

Beautiful and fascinating

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Neil Oliver narrates his own choice of moments in history in a highly articulate manner that makes you want to hear more at the end of every chapter.
Highly enjoyable history.

Brilliant Story Telling

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a fascinating journey through time, tinged with the frustration of a talented and thoughtful writer and historian

brilliant and touching

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Superb narration for a superb book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learned a lot along the way.

Exceptional account of key people and events in human history!

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Enjoyed the breadth and scope of Neil Oliver's knowledge. I found it thought provoking and will listen to it again in the future.

Thought provoking

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Very informative and well written and a truly gifted narrator to top it off.

Eye opener

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did not hold my interest like his places books and others but the last chapter was lovely

not as good as his other books

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Loved listening to this book because content and delivery were first class. Was a great review of history, a good eye opener to the overall story of civilisation. Highly recommend.

Great review of history delivered with passion

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I really enjoyed this Audiobook. It's so well written and the authors command of prose is enviable. Neil reads it himself and this is what makes it so fascinating. He is like someone telling a story at a fireplace. Some of the chapters leave you wishing for more they are so short. I can't wait for new content from him. Thanks Neil .

Brilliant.

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