An Abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the World: In Five Books is a condensed version of Raleigh's original work, first published in 1614. The book covers the history of the world from its creation to the reign of King James I of England, with a particular focus on the history of the ancient world. The abridgment was published in 1698, long after Raleigh's death, and was intended to make his work more accessible to a wider audience. The book is divided into five sections, each covering a different period of history. The first book covers the creation of the world and the early history of mankind, while the second book focuses on the history of Greece and Rome. The third book covers the history of the Middle Ages, with a particular emphasis on the Crusades and the rise of Islam. The fourth book covers the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery, while the fifth and final book covers the history of England from the reign of Henry VIII to the reign of James I. The abridgment is written in a clear and concise style, making it an accessible introduction to Raleigh's work and to the history of the world in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.