The history book

by Grant, R. G.

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Title Statements

Full title :The history book / contributors, Reg Grant, consultant editor, Fiona Coward, Thomas Cussans, Joel Levy, Philip Parker, Sally Regan, Philip Wilkinson.

Summary

"The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The History Book uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of key leaders, thinkers, and warriors, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama, offer insight into their lives and further historical insight into these world-changing episodes. The History Book makes the past 4,000 years of history accessible and provides enlightenment on the forces that shaped the world as we know it today, for students and history buffs alike. --

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2016.
Edition:First American edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):DK Publishing
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2016.

Notes

"Big ideas simply explained"--Jacket.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (352 pages :) : illustrations (some color)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1465445102, 9781465445100
oclc:on1153000419
LC Classification:D21
Dewey Decimal:909

Subjects

Histoire universelle -- Ouvrages pour l… HISTORY -- Reference Juvenile works Literature Weltgeschichte World history World history -- Juvenile literature Young adult non-fiction