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020 _a9781465491398
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245 _aThe history book
_cR. G. Grant (Editor), Fiona Susan Coward (Contributor), Thomas Cussans (Contributor), Joel Levy (Contributor), Philip Parker (Contributor), Sally Regan (Contributor), Philip Wilkerson (Contributor)
260 _aNew York, NY
_bDK Publishing
_c2020
300 _a352 pages :
_billustrations (chiefly color), color maps
_c24 cm
490 _aBig ideas simply explained
500 _aIncludes index.
505 _aIntroduction 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)
520 _a"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
650 _aWorld history
700 _aGrant, R. G.
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