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The Cartoon History of the Universe enliven his subject. He reports both the greatness of human achievement and acknowledges humanity's savagery. In addition to being a straight (though unusual) history, "The Cartoon History" helps readers understand historical cause and effect—how the past relates to the present. It explains the motivations behind human beings' discoveries, inventions, explorations, wars, triumphs, and mistakes. Gonick's editorial aim seeks to do justice to every point of view. Gonick consistently uses elements of satire to find the most humor in every situation. For example, one cartoon panel depicts the barbarism of a group of Huns who had elephants herded off a cliff