World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age - Hardcover
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Comprehensive World History Reference Book
This illustrated world history book guides you through over 350 defining moments that shaped our global story. From prehistoric human ancestors to modern political events, this reference covers the complete span of human civilization in accessible detail.
Detailed Historical Coverage
The book tracks human movement across continents through detailed maps, showing migration patterns and territorial changes throughout history. Each turning point is documented with context about the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that drove historical change. The content spans from ancient civilizations through medieval periods to contemporary events.
Visual Historical Documentation
Photography throughout the book captures historical people, places, and artifacts from every period. Detailed paintings illustrate key events and individuals. Artifacts are photographed to show material culture across different eras. From architectural achievements like the Colosseum to pivotal speeches, visual elements bring historical moments into clear focus.
Premium Presentation
The hardcover book comes in a protective slipcase, making it suitable for home libraries and long-term reference use. The format supports both casual browsing and focused research on specific historical periods or events.
Educational Applications
This resource serves students researching specific historical periods, educators seeking visual teaching materials, and readers building foundational knowledge of world events. The chronological organization and comprehensive index support quick reference and systematic study.
Author Expertise
Philip Parker specializes in classical and medieval history. His previous works include books on Roman frontiers, Viking history, and global trade routes. He has contributed to multiple DK historical reference publications and brings experience as both a diplomat and historical atlas publisher to this comprehensive guide.
Take a trip through the defining moments of our global story and see the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that have shaped the world.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, World History is an essential guide for anyone who loves history or wants to broaden their knowledge. This accessible book covers over 350 of the world's most important turning points, from our earliest human ancestors of prehistory to political events of the modern world.
Follow detailed maps showing the continuous movement of humans across the Earth, and examine fascinating paintings illustrating the events and individuals that took them there. Beautiful photography throughout the book will carry you back in time to see the people and places of the stories - along with stunning artifacts from every historical period.
From magnificent buildings like the Colosseum to magnificent words like "I have a dream!", this guide brings history's most significant events to life for every reader to discover and enjoy.
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Comprehensive World History Reference Book
This illustrated world history book guides you through over 350 defining moments that shaped our global story. From prehistoric human ancestors to modern political events, this reference covers the complete span of human civilization in accessible detail.
Detailed Historical Coverage
The book tracks human movement across continents through detailed maps, showing migration patterns and territorial changes throughout history. Each turning point is documented with context about the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that drove historical change. The content spans from ancient civilizations through medieval periods to contemporary events.
Visual Historical Documentation
Photography throughout the book captures historical people, places, and artifacts from every period. Detailed paintings illustrate key events and individuals. Artifacts are photographed to show material culture across different eras. From architectural achievements like the Colosseum to pivotal speeches, visual elements bring historical moments into clear focus.
Premium Presentation
The hardcover book comes in a protective slipcase, making it suitable for home libraries and long-term reference use. The format supports both casual browsing and focused research on specific historical periods or events.
Educational Applications
This resource serves students researching specific historical periods, educators seeking visual teaching materials, and readers building foundational knowledge of world events. The chronological organization and comprehensive index support quick reference and systematic study.
Author Expertise
Philip Parker specializes in classical and medieval history. His previous works include books on Roman frontiers, Viking history, and global trade routes. He has contributed to multiple DK historical reference publications and brings experience as both a diplomat and historical atlas publisher to this comprehensive guide.
Take a trip through the defining moments of our global story and see the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that have shaped the world.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, World History is an essential guide for anyone who loves history or wants to broaden their knowledge. This accessible book covers over 350 of the world's most important turning points, from our earliest human ancestors of prehistory to political events of the modern world.
Follow detailed maps showing the continuous movement of humans across the Earth, and examine fascinating paintings illustrating the events and individuals that took them there. Beautiful photography throughout the book will carry you back in time to see the people and places of the stories - along with stunning artifacts from every historical period.
From magnificent buildings like the Colosseum to magnificent words like "I have a dream!", this guide brings history's most significant events to life for every reader to discover and enjoy.
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