Great History Books (covering more than one era)

[twinxor]

I'm currently enjoying Europe: A History by Norman Davies. There's a slight intellectual slant that accuses other writers have having little actual knowledge or being too wordy, but the information within is straightforward and precise. Covers the history of Europe from the Ice Age to the end of the Cold War.

I just finished this book and would highly recommend it. Slanted towards Polish history of course, but very interesting all the same.

 

[olvirki]

What do you mean by "more than one era" ?

Because the 2 (in 4 parts) books by Will Durant about Greece and Rome are very good. The latter one especially.

 

[Teutonic_Thrash]

Currently reading Empires of The Silk Road: A History of Central Eurasia from The Bronze Age to The Present by Christopher Beckwith and I'd highly recommend it.

 

[Watercress]

I'm presently reading A History of Europe, by H.A.L Fisher. It's a little outdated, but it was written in 1936 after all It's still a fantastic read though.