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The history book

Grant, R. G. (editor,, consultant.). Coward, Fiona (contributor.). Cussans, Thomas (contributor.). Levy, Joel 1971- (contributor.). Parker, Philip (contributor.). Regan, Sally (contributor.). Wilkinson, Philip (contributor.). DK Publishing, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary: "The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The History Book uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of key leaders, thinkers, and warriors, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama, offer insight into their lives and further historical insight into these world-changing episodes. The History Book makes the past 4,000 years of history accessible and provides enlightenment on the forces that shaped the world as we know it today, for students and history buffs alike. --

Record details

ISBN: 1465445102
ISBN: 9781465445100
Physical Description: print
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Big ideas simply explained"--Jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Human origins, 200,000 years ago-3500 BCE -- Ancient civilizations, 6000 BCE-500 CE -- Medieval world, 500-1492 -- Early modern era, 1420-1795 -- Changing societies, 1776-1914 -- Modern world, 1914-present.