EAN: 9780241600948

HISTORY GEBUNDEN

This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in depth and detail
from the dawn of civilization to the present day. Charting human endeavour from every angle 
History chronicles the significant events  ground-breaking ideas  political forces  and
technological advances that have shaped our planet. Every historical episode is explored and
explained with the help of stunning images that bring the authoritative text to life. Important
points in history  from the battle of Hastings and the storming of the Bastille to D-Day and 9
11  have clear but concise coverage  together with profiles of influential figures  such as
Julius Caesar  Cleopatra  and Nelson Mandela. It's time to head back in time and explore the
past with this striking history book  which features: - Profiles of key people who have made
history - Features on inventions  discoveries  and ideas that changed the world - Graphics lend
immediacy and impact to key statistics - National Histories section separately chronicles key
events of every country As each moment in history is defined and detailed  supporting panels
note the causes and consequences  providing wider context and broadening our horizons. New and
enhanced coverage of recent events - such as the Arab Spring - and contemporary issues such as
climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic  bring the book firmly into the present. With its
broad-themed approach to important historical events  this book shows that ours is a history
with genes and viruses  not just battle and treaties - and the stories and biographies of men
and women from every corner of the globe who have shaped today's world reaffirm that History is
the story of humankind in which everyone has a part to play.

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