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Cartoon History of the Universe I, Vol. 1-7: From the Big Bang to Alexander the Great

by Larry Gonick · 1980

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An entertaining and informative illustrated guide that makes world history accessible, appealing, and funny.

Subject
historysciencesocial science
Genre
humorancient worldhistorical fictionwar and militarysatire
Themes
historyart
Setting
ancient historyindonesiaegypt
Audience
childrensyoung adultadult
Length
medium · 368 pages
Form
graphic novelsmanga

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