Shortest History Box-set I (Countries)

Quick and easy reads on the history of the world's nations, now in a curated box-set.

The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin

‘Essential reading’ Julia Lovell

The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann

‘A masterpiece of clarity, concision and balance’ Adam Sutcliffe

The Shortest History of the Soviet Union by Sheila Fitzpatrick

‘Immensely readable’ Slavoj Žizek

The Shortest History of India by John Zubrzycki

‘A delight to read’ John Keay

The Shortest History of the Crown by Stephen Bates

‘A lively, concise guide’ BBC History