The history book
The history book
R. G. Grant (Editor), Fiona Susan Coward (Contributor), Thomas Cussans (Contributor), Joel Levy (Contributor), Philip Parker (Contributor), Sally Regan (Contributor), Philip Wilkerson (Contributor)
- New York, NY DK Publishing 2020
- 352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps 24 cm
- Big ideas simply explained .
Includes index.
Introduction
Human origins (200,000 years ago-3500 BCE)
Ancient civilizations (6000 BCE-500 CE)
The medieval world (500-1492)
The early modern era (1420-1795)
Changing societies (1776-1914)
The modern world (1914-Present)
"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover
9781465491398
World history
909 GRA
Includes index.
Introduction
Human origins (200,000 years ago-3500 BCE)
Ancient civilizations (6000 BCE-500 CE)
The medieval world (500-1492)
The early modern era (1420-1795)
Changing societies (1776-1914)
The modern world (1914-Present)
"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover
9781465491398
World history
909 GRA