World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age

Hardback

Main Details

Title World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 204
Category/GenreWorld history
African history
Industrialisation and industrial history
ISBN/Barcode 9780241457856
ClassificationsDewey:909
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 6 August 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important milestones and key turning points An essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world - from the dawn of human civilization 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.