TY - BOOK AU - Grant, R. G. TI - The history book T2 - Big ideas simply explained SN - 9781465491398 U1 - 909 GRA PY - 2020/// CY - New York, NY PB - DK Publishing KW - World history N1 - 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) N2 - "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 ER -