Langbeschreibung
This highly accessible guide to world history brings key milestones and events to life in visual timelines.Packed with illustrations and fascinating facts, this book tells the story of the events that shaped our world.From the origins of the first humans to the political turmoil of the 21st century, Timelines of World History brings the key milestones of world history vividly to life, explaining each of them through contemporary artworks, photographs, documents, maps, and artifacts.This inclusive exploration of human history takes readers on a journey around the world and through the ages, from the emergence of the first cities in Mesopotamia, through China's Golden Age, to the Industrial Revolution, right through to the key events of the last 100 years, such as the Cold War and the impact of the Internet. Selected images are showcased and analyzed, providing a detailed look at the stories of past events, while feature boxes and mini-timelines tell you everything you need to know about the key people, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political and cultural movements, and milestone developments that altered the course of history. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader, Timelines of World History will give you a compelling window into the past.
Hauptbeschreibung
A totally accessible, compelling approach to the key events in world history-laid out clearly, episode by episodeBrings events to life through contemporary paintings, photographs, documents, maps, and important artifactsEasy-to-read format is ideal for comfortable armchair browsingIn the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, many readers are keen to educate themselves with a global and inclusive account of historyMuch more immediate and user-friendly than the competition-but just as authoritative