--- product_id: 202039343 title: "The Little Book of Big History: The Story of Life, the Universe and Everything" brand: "ian crofton" price: "VT10518" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/202039343-the-little-book-of-big-history-the-story-of-life store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Little Book of Big History: The Story of Life, the Universe and Everything **Brand:** ian crofton **Price:** VT10518 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Little Book of Big History: The Story of Life, the Universe and Everything by ian crofton - **How much does it cost?** VT10518 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/202039343-the-little-book-of-big-history-the-story-of-life) ## Best For - ian crofton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ian crofton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Little Book of Big History: The Story of Life, the Universe and Everything - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GNxj205sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Overview *by G***A on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2018* When it comes to histories of everything, Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens and Hendrik van Loon’s The Story of Mankind are more to my liking, and both books are easy reads. And, though more focused on science, Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything is still probably the best introduction around.However, this book (The Little Book of Big History by Ian Crofton and Jeremy Black), brief though it is, does manage to give a good overview of events, discoveries and changes that have shaped our world in fewer pages than the above mentioned books. This, in many ways, is the virtue of a book like this; particularly if you’re like me and always trying to find the time to read.I initially bought this for my children, so that they could get a brief overview of history and science without having to trudge through some huge encyclopedia, or similar sized tome of book, to extract such information. But, truth be told, I enjoyed reading it myself. And though it does not include enough detail for my particular liking, it does at least whet one’s appetite for seeking out further information, which, after all, is not altogether a bad thing.I hope you find my review helpful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth a look *by T***I on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2017* Little or not, big or not, I found this an excellent book, well worth devoting some time towards. The writing style ( I suppose as befits "big" history ) is of small bullet point chapters, the text virtually non-judgemental and purely fact based. What lifts the book are very many well chosen quotes from various sources, quotes that offer a counter-point to the main text - even offering a degree of ethical judgement and calling upon us to give further thought to each chapters content. There are also a few illustrations dotted about which lighten the load. Recommended, irrespective of the price, which was amazingly low ( i.e. £0.99 only when purchased ) Thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Mixed feelings *by R***D on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2017* It promises to tell everything, but I didn't feel like I learned much. It's more like a collection of essays about themes and epochs told in the broadest terms. The history of the universe is just too long to write a little book about while including the detail that could bring it alive. If the chapters tell a story, we are left to join the dots. Easy to read with some helpful images, maps and quotes, but I'm wondering why I read it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/202039343-the-little-book-of-big-history-the-story-of-life](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/202039343-the-little-book-of-big-history-the-story-of-life) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*