New in the Shortest History Series
The Shortest History series condenses thousands of years into gripping, fast-paced reads. These books are your key to understanding global headlines through the lens of the past, the present, and the future.

New in the Shortest History Series:
The Shortest History of Football

The Shortest History of Scandinavia

The Shortest History of Innovation

The Shortest History of Turkey

The entire Shortest History series!

The Shortest History of Japan

The Shortest History of Ancient Rome

The Shortest History of Music

The Shortest History of Economics

The Shortest History of Sex

The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine

The Shortest History of War

The Shortest History of the Soviet Union

The Shortest History of the Universe

The Shortest History of Democracy

The Shortest History of India

The Shortest History of the Crown

The Shortest History of China



