History of the World: Putting History on the Map (Farndon John)
From the birth of civilization to modern times, over twelve thousand years of human endeavor.Major events and epochs, and cultural and scientific advances from all over the world are juxtaposed,…
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From the birth of civilization to modern times, over twelve thousand years of human endeavor.Major events and epochs, and cultural and scientific advances from all over the world are juxtaposed, showing what was happening in different places at the same time. A sweeping saga from the first human footsteps in Africa; the first cities and empires; conquests and dynasties; the era of the great explorers to the development of the modern world. Discoverthe first mighty civilizations in Egyptthe Mongol hordes who created the greatest land empire - everhow South American gold fueled Spain's 'Golden Age'why the 20thcentury 'took off' with the Wright's brothers' historic flight... and much more. Cool illustrated maps and illustrations show what was happening in different places at the same time, including milestones such as the first flushing