# History of Mankind in Its Entirety (Abridged)

> A funny, abridged history of mankind by Fin Taylor: a 304-page hardback from the Big Bang to the Second Plane, for history fans.

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## About this gift

The History of Mankind in Its Entirety (Abridged) is a funny history book for anyone who wants the story of the world with the dull bits cut. It suits history fans, comedy lovers and dads who want a laugh with their reading.

The hardback runs to 304 pages and measures 241 x 166 x 29 mm. Fin Taylor takes the human story from the Big Bang to the Second Plane, skipping the long stretches in between. Expect Henry VIII, Caligula and Colonel Gaddafi, plus epic naval battles and eccentric tyrants.

A history book that won't take itself seriously makes a bold birthday, Christmas or Father's Day gift. It's built for the reader who thinks they have read every history book going. Choose The History of Mankind in Its Entirety (Abridged) and give them the funny version.

## Key facts

- Hardback, 304 pages
- 241 x 166 x 29 mm
- Covers the Big Bang to the Second Plane
- Published 10 Sep 2026 by Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN 9781911754091

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book, 304 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Size | 241 x 166 x 29 mm |
| Contents | 304 pages, hardback |
| Author | Fin Taylor |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Published | 10 Sep 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781911754091 |
| Subjects | Comedy, social and cultural history, humour |

## Questions

### How many pages does it have?

304 pages, in a hardback book measuring 241 x 166 x 29 mm.

### Who wrote and published it?

Fin Taylor wrote it, and Transworld Publishers Ltd published it on 10 Sep 2026.

### What does it cover?

The story of humanity from the Big Bang to the Second Plane, with the long stretches in between left out.