fluid, documented, entertaining

Truly a remarkable tool, a book to be savored too.
True, we may regret the absence of illustrations, maps, obviously we did not find any, we may consider that the book might include excerpts of works, quotes, there is missing a particular character as illustrated Erasthotène, notions on the right for example .. That said, the book includes a triple input index, it covers all periods, all civilizations, and toured the different subjects, history of science , science, arts, literature, in a non-school style.

His reading is very enjoyable, documented, aware of the importance of research and offers in this sense a cultural panorama and awakens a critical sense. Far from a simple juxtaposition of sterile knowledge, it gives an overview and provides accurate information, and can surely satisfy the most demanding.

Moreover, it is aimed at readers with a good foundation. Complete beginners can start with the book 'general culture illustrated' by the same authors. They will find in a fun way as the 'missing' most basic mentioned above and even a section on human biology and a brief challenging MCQ by chapter. One can also start with the general culture during the French Cultural Institute.