Discover the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world's most important historical events - from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century.
From the origins of Homo sapiens to the Space Race, and from the French Revolution to the Digital Revolution, this instalment in the successful Big Ideas series offers an essential exploration of the human timeline up to and including the rise of modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis.
Making big historical ideas accessible and easy to understand, with quirky graphics and memorable quotes, The History Book is perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to travel back in time and understand the fascinating past of mankind.
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A very well done book covering as stated the big ideas throughout history. Events, people, reasons all laid out in a easy to follow and impactful way with great illustration. A must for anyone to bone up on world history and why behind it all.A very well done book covering as stated the big ideas throughout history. Events, people, reasons all laid out in a easy to follow and impactful way with great illustration. A must for anyone to bone up on world history and why behind it all.
Bibliographic information
TitleThe History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Big IdeasAuthorDKPublisherDorling Kindersley Limited, 2016ISBN0241285410, 9780241285411Length352 pagesSubjectsHistory
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