Timelines of World History - HARD COVER

A complete visual chronicle of human history and development, from the emergence of modern man to the dawn of the 21st century. 

All significant historical figures and key political and military events are included, and milestones in other spheres of human endeavour - the arts, science and technology, exploration and discovery, philosophy and religion - are succinctly described. 

Entries are organized, date by date, into geographic regions, giving a clear sense of the passage of time and enabling comparison between different civilizations and cultures. 

Includes spectacular gatefold overviews of key historic eras and detailed, full-colour maps that reveal how the world has become colonized and organized through time. 

Features an extensive encyclopedic Subject Index and Glossary designed for quick reference. 

Packed with comprehensive information, and lavishly illustrated with 500 contemporary and archive photographs, maps and artworks, this is the essential handbook for anyone with an interest in history, politics or world events. 

This book is in good condition.