National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind From Prehistory to Modern Times
Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.
From the dawn of humankind to the modern age, every era and civilization, war and innovation, is revealed in this comprehensive work.
History comes to life in this complete overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Stunning visuals, imagery past and present, informative maps, and thought-provoking text make this book an instant classic.
From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age―here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.
Perfect for browsing, for reference, and for study, this National Geographic masterpiece offers the full picture of the history of the world, sure to satisfy everyone in the family.
Chapters include:
Timelines of notable datesTelling quotations from the periodExplanatory mapsFascinating sidebar storiesPhotographs of artifacts & landscapesArt works ancient and contemporary depicting key moments
From young readers still learning history in school to anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of the trends and key events that have shaped our world over millennia, anyone seeking an illuminating dive into world history will be fascinated and satisfied by this book.
Publisher : National Geographic (October 19, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 656 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426221894
ISBN-13 : 978-1426221897
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.41 x 1.52 x 11.26 inches
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Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.
From the dawn of humankind to the modern age, every era and civilization, war and innovation, is revealed in this comprehensive work.
History comes to life in this complete overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Stunning visuals, imagery past and present, informative maps, and thought-provoking text make this book an instant classic.
From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age―here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.
Perfect for browsing, for reference, and for study, this National Geographic masterpiece offers the full picture of the history of the world, sure to satisfy everyone in the family.
Chapters include:
Timelines of notable datesTelling quotations from the periodExplanatory mapsFascinating sidebar storiesPhotographs of artifacts & landscapesArt works ancient and contemporary depicting key moments
From young readers still learning history in school to anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of the trends and key events that have shaped our world over millennia, anyone seeking an illuminating dive into world history will be fascinated and satisfied by this book.
Publisher : National Geographic (October 19, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 656 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426221894
ISBN-13 : 978-1426221897
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.41 x 1.52 x 11.26 inches
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