Book Description
A chronology of world history ranges from the dawn of humankind to the present day, examining important events, milestones, ideas, and personalities that occurred simultaneously in different regions of the world.
Author : Neil Kagan
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 42,79 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Chronology, Historical
ISBN : 9780792283645
A chronology of world history ranges from the dawn of humankind to the present day, examining important events, milestones, ideas, and personalities that occurred simultaneously in different regions of the world.
Author : Tim A. Cooke
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 30,92 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1426206984
Presented in a time line format, the book offers a survey of world religions. It examines global perspectives on the history of faith in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, Africa and the Middle East.
Author : Jolyon Goddard
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 1426205449
A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.
Author : Klaus Berndl
Publisher :
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 24,25 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN :
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Author : Patricia Daniels
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 30,59 MB
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1426213913
Traces the history of how humankind evolved from its first beginnings to the complex societies that exist today.
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 10,62 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426216602
With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.
Author : Neil Kagan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,47 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Chronology, Historical
ISBN :
From the dawn of humankind to today's global complexities, this monumental volume presents world history from an original perspective that uses an innovative time line to scan across a spread and explore a single area or compare contemporary societies across the globe. Special features include: dozens of maps; scores of sidebars; hundreds of illustrations; and thousands of events, milestones, personalities, ideas, and inventions.
Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2019
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 1426220642
"Foreword by Amy Briggs, executive editor of National Geographic History"--Jacket.
Author : Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Publisher :
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 34,83 MB
Release : 2021-10-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781426221897
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 dates Salient quotations from the time Explanatory maps Fascinating sidebar stories Photographs of artifacts & landscapes Art 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.
Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 24,82 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1426203454
Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.