History: From The Dawn Of Civilization To The Present Day

Description

This Comprehensive And Compelling Visual Encyclopaedia Tells The Story Of Our World In True Depth And Detail, From The Origins Of Life On Earth Right Up Until The 21St Century.Human Endeavour And Achievement Is Charted And Celebrated From Every Angle, Alongside Key Events, Groundbreaking Ideas, Political Forces, And Technological Advances That Have Shaped Our Planet'S Progress.More Than 600 Pages Chronicle Global History In The Most Informative, Illuminating, And Inspiring Way. Stunning Images And Illustrations Bring The Authoritative Text To Life, So Each Historical Episode Is Explored And Explained For Easy Reference And Understanding. Important Points In History, From The Battle Of Hastings And The Storming Of The Bastille To D-Day And 9/11, Are Given Clear But Concise Coverage, Together With Profiles Of Influential Figures, Such As Rameses Ii, Julius Caesar, And Nelson Mandela. As Each Moment In History Is Defined And Detailed, The Causes And Consequences Are Provided In Supporting Panels To Provide A Wider Context And Broaden Our Horizons. Contemporary Issues, Including Climate Change And The Rise Of Social Media, Bring Us Out Of The Past And Firmly Into The Present.Recently Updated And Expanded, History Is The Story Of Humankind In Which We All Have A Part To Play. This Classic Compendium Is A Worthy Addition To Any Bookshelf Or Library For Generations Of Readers To Look Back In Wonder At The World. Review: Excellent book - This is just for the bookcase but fascinating and such a good price Review: Superb presentation and comprehensive content - I could hardly believe when I took this out of the box - it has surpassed all expectations. Beautiful cover and great 'thud' effect! The quality of explanation and use of photos, drawings and quotes is exemplary. It covers everything from the dawn of time, and includes social history as well as rulers and events. I bought this for my 10 year old daughter and she loves it. It would be great for adults too, wanting an overview of a period of time or significant event. One to pour over for hours and treasure for years.