The history of mankind written by three Russian satirical writers-contributers to the magazine "Satiricon". First published in St. Petersburg in 1910. Contains three works: Drevniia Istoriia (by Teffi (1872-1952); Srednie Veka (by O. Dymov); Novaia Istoriia (by A. Averchenko (1881-1925)). Richly illustrated.