The Cartoon History of the Universe II #[nn]

Oct 1994 · Bantam Doubleday Dell

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About this Collection

This second volume of Larry Gonick's acclaimed graphic history series collects chapters 8 through 13, covering the rise of Chinese civilization through the decline of the Roman Empire. Gonick's signature blend of humor and scholarship continues to make world history accessible, tackling complex events like the Han dynasty, the spread of Buddhism, and the fall of Rome with wit and clear visual storytelling.

In "Is Everything Sacred?", Larry Gonick delivers a sharp, insightful 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 era. With his signature blend of humor and clarity, Gonick charts centuries of transformation—faith, empire, and culture—all drawn, inked, lettered, and conceived by him in a single, cohesive vision. The cover by Larry Gonick perfectly captures the spirit of inquiry and wonder that defines this volume.

Contains 6 stories

Is Everything Sacred?

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Family Matters

49 pp · Humor, Non-Fiction

Jaded Princess

48 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?" takes a witty, illustrated 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, culminating in the emergence of the Tang. With sharp humor and a keen eye for turning points, the story distills centuries of change into a compact, engaging narrative.