| Description |
384 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Foreword -- About this book -- Milestones -- Major eras: Ancient world: Prehistory-500 B.C -- Classical world: 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Age of faith 500-1150 -- Crusades to Columbus: 960-1644 -- Colonizing new worlds: 1455-1857 -- Age of Imperialism: 1750-1917 -- Global conflict: 1900-1945 -- Toward a new millennium: 1945-present -- At a glance -- Appendix -- Recommended reading -- Index -- Illustrations credits |
| Summary |
With authoritative and enlightening essays and detailed maps, charts, and time lines, National Geographic Almanac of World History encapsulates in one volume all of the important people and events that have changed the world. In chronological chapters, this amazing almanac reveals the fascinating story of the growth and change of society, from the Neanderthals to the nuclear age. Culled from the extensive National Geographic archives, Almanac of World History includes more than 220 maps, photographs, and illustrations to enhance readers' understanding of history |
| Analysis |
Weltgeschichte |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Civilization, Ancient.
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Civilization, Medieval.
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Civilization, Modern.
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World history.
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works.
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| Author |
Hyslop, Stephen G. (Stephen Garrison), 1950-
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| LC no. |
2003054140 |
| ISBN |
0792250923 hardcover |
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