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History - The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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History - The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)
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This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of
our world in depth and detail from the dawn of civilization to the
present day. Charting human endeavour from every angle, History
chronicles the significant events, ground-breaking ideas, political
forces, and technological advances that have shaped our planet.
Every historical episode is explored and explained with the help of
stunning images that bring the authoritative text to life.
Important points in history, from the battle of Hastings and the
storming of the Bastille to D-Day and 9/11, have clear but concise
coverage, together with profiles of influential figures, such as
Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Nelson Mandela. It's time to head
back in time and explore the past with this striking history book,
which features: - Profiles of key people who have made history -
Features on inventions, discoveries, and ideas that changed the
world - Graphics lend immediacy and impact to key statistics -
National Histories section separately chronicles key events of
every country As each moment in history is defined and detailed,
supporting panels note the causes and consequences, providing wider
context and broadening our horizons. New and enhanced coverage of
recent events - such as the Arab Spring - and contemporary issues
such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, bring the book
firmly into the present. With its broad-themed approach to
important historical events, this book shows that ours is a history
with genes and viruses, not just battle and treaties - and the
stories and biographies of men and women from every corner of the
globe who have shaped today's world reaffirm that History is the
story of humankind in which everyone has a part to play.
General
Imprint: |
DK Pub
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Dk
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Editors-in-chief: |
Adam Hart-Davis
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Dimensions: |
287 x 238mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
620 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-241-60094-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-241-60094-4 |
Barcode: |
9780241600948 |
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