Description

A clearly written, accessible and comprehensive text that covers global
history from prehistory to the modern day. With more than 350 pictures,
this volume is a visual treat. Every double-page spread focuses on a
different topic and most contain an at-a-glance timeline, making this ideal
for quick reference and for reading in depth. Subjects covered are as
diverse as the Empires of Mesopotamia, the European Enlightenment, the
American Revolution, and the Space Race.