The Cartoon History of the Universe II #[nn]

· Random House · 25.00 USD; 33.00 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects issues 8 through 13 of Larry Gonick's acclaimed comic series, covering world history from ancient China's early dynasties through the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Gonick's signature blend of humor, clear storytelling, and meticulous research continues to make complex historical events accessible and entertaining for readers of all ages.

In "Is Everything Sacred?", Larry Gonick delivers a sharp, humorous, and deeply informed journey through world history from 1 AD to 500 AD, tracing the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity alongside the shifting tides of Chinese dynasties and the dawn of the Tang. With his signature blend of wit and clarity, Gonick charts these pivotal transformations in a way that’s both accessible and unexpectedly profound. The story, written, drawn, inked, and lettered entirely by Gonick, features a cover by him as well, capturing the era’s spirit in bold, expressive lines.

Contains 6 stories

Is Everything Sacred?

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Family Matters

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Jaded Princess

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Republicans

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Render Unto Ceasar

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

One Way or Three?

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

"One Way or Three?" traces the sweeping arc of world history from 1 AD to 500 AD, blending humor and insight as it explores the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity, alongside the decline of several Chinese dynasties and the emergence of the Tang dynasty. With a witty, irreverent tone, the story distills complex events into accessible, memorable moments across four decades of global change.