Overview
Epic in scope, yet loaded with captivating detail, this completely updated edition of National Geographic's bestselling Almanac of World History encompasses all of human history, from ancient times to present. It is a rich chronicle of great ages and cultures told in a vivid and varied format, a masterly combination of visual appeal and authoritative heft, a book you'll read with fascination--and refer to again and again. Divided into major eras and organized chronologically, each topic includes a detailed time line providing highlights of that period. Beautiful and compelling imagery and artwork show glimpses into the heart of each topic. Nearly 50 maps show major empires, boundaries, battles, trade routes, historical events and other fascinating elements. A robust appendix lists world leaders of major regions from ancient times to the present, as well as other historical data. A detailed index facilitates easy research of specific topics. Epic in scope, yet loaded with captivating detail, this completely updated edition of National Geographic's bestselling Almanac of World History encompasses all of human history, from ancient times to present. It is a rich chronicle of great ages and cultures told in a vivid and varied format, a masterly combination of visual appeal and authoritative heft, a book you'll read with fascination--and refer to again and again. Divided into major eras and organized chronologically, each topic includes a detailed time line providing highlights of that period. Beautiful and compelling imagery and artwork show glimpses into the heart of each topic. Nearly 50 maps show major empires, boundaries, battles, trade routes, historical events and other fascinating elements. A robust appendix lists world leaders of major regions from ancient times to the present, as well as other historical data. A detailed index facilitates easy research of specific topics.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia S. Daniels ,
Stephen G. Hyslop ,
Stephen G. Hyslop
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 19.50cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 24.10cm
Weight: 1.340kg
ISBN: 9781426213915
ISBN 10: 1426213913
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 04 November 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Author Information
PATRICIA S. DANIELS has written and edited books on history, science, and geography for both children and adults. She lives in State College, Pennsylvania. STEPHEN G. HYSLOP'S many books include Great Empires, Eyewitness to the Civil War, Bound for Santa Fe- The Road to New Mexico and the American Conquest, 1806-1848, and Chroniclers of Indian Life.
