World history : from the ancient world to the information age
Parker, Philip, 1965-2020
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Place reservation for World history : from the ancient world to the information ageAn essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world - from the dawn of human civilisation to the present day. A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, 'World History' profiles everything from the emergence of Homo Sapiens to the Greek and Roman empires, through Chinese dynasties, the rise of the Vikings, and the Renaissance, to the Industrial Revolution and World War I and II. Offering a concise and insightful overview of key historical milestones that have occurred over the course of the last century, the book also covers more recent events such as the rise of ISIS, the Arab Spring, and Brexit and populism in the Western world.
Main title:
World history : from the ancient world to the information age / Philip Parker.
Author:
Parker, Philip, 1965-, author
Edition:
[Revised] edition.
Imprint:
London : DK, 2020.
Collation:
416 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
This edition originally published: 2017.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780241457856 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909
LC class:
D20
Local class:
909
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2700446
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