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Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.
History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that 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.
Every chapter includes:
Notable datesSalient quotations from the timeExplanatory mapsFascinating sidebar storiesPhotographs of artifacts & landscapesArt works depicting dramatic scenes
Visually driven, rich and far-reaching yet friendly and browsable, with iconic National Geographic maps, illustrations, and images enhancing the pages, this new book is a history-lover’s dream.
You can complete your collection of recent National Geographic history books with National Geographic History at a Glance and More Bad Days in History by Michael Farquhar — and you will treasure earlier National Geographic titles by this author, including The Biblical World,In the Footsteps of Jesus, and Archaeology of the Bible.
Publisher : National Geographic (October 19, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 656 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426221894
ISBN-13 : 978-1426221897
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 9.47 x 1.58 x 11.13 inches
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Customers find the content excellent, interesting, and knowledgeable. They appreciate the great photos and illustrations that help tell the story. Readers mention the book is perfect for browsing, with a chronological order of events. They also say it’s a beautiful gift and has a lot of information well-presented.
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