A Short History of Time was a popular science book by the British physicist Stephen Hawking, which was first published in 2015. This book introduced the evolution of the universe, the concept of time, black holes, quantum physics, the theory of relativity, and other physics knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner. At the same time, a large number of illustrations and diagrams were inserted into the book to make it easier for readers to understand these concepts. " A brief history of time " was a very popular popular science book that received widespread recognition and praise. It is a book suitable for all readers interested in science and the universe. It is also a good introductory book to help readers understand the basic knowledge of the universe.