White strikes an even balance of giving a concise overview with just enough details to keep it interesting. His humor keep things from getting too heavy to the point IĀ felt almost guilty for laughing out loud at a book discussing millions of deaths. As a deductive learner, this book aided my attempt to log various historical events in a more sequential order, helped me connect various historical events, and filled in many of the gaps in my mind'sĀ historical outline.