This book is required reading for some college history courses, and this book was purchased for one of those courses. The student in question did not open the book once, as the professor for the course integrated the book content into interactive course lectures -- best history course ever! So this book has received great reviews, based upon the lectures and the online version of the book. I recommend this for college students or as a gift for history buffs. It's a great narrative summary. Book is still in the shrink wrap. Reasonable offers welcome Fast shipping Smoke free home Questions welcome - happy to update the listing with answers!