Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the
collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through
global history told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key
event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China Napoleon conquering
Europe or two world wars raging across the globe. See empires rise and fall - from the
Egyptians and the Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. History of the World Map
by Map also explains how elements of civilization such as writing printing and tool-making
came into being and spread from one country to another. It tells of the rise of the world's
great religions and of human endeavour such as the voyages of early explorers. It charts
stories of adversity such as the abolition of slavery and shows how people have always
migrated for a better life from the very first humans moving across Africa to millions of
19th-century Europeans crossing the Atlantic in search of the American dream. Journey into
the past to discover: - Maps which combine beautiful illustration with satellite relief data
for unrivalled accuracy and detail - Maps are overlaid with panels of text and information-rich
graphics for a deeper understanding of each episode - Feature spreads offer a closer look at
key people developments and turning points in history - 80-page reference section contains a
full-colour illustrated timeline of world events from prehistory to the present day - Published
in association with the Smithsonian Institution in the US Endorsed by renowned broadcaster
historian and author Peter Snow this is an unmissable visual guide to ancient medieval and
modern history in all corners of the world. This updated edition contains eight pages of brand
new maps and has been reviewed and updated for diversity and inclusion.
