The world-famous reference that tells who did what when from 4500 BC to the present day–now updated for the 21st century.
“A unique, encyclopedic book–rewarding, informative, entertaining.” —The Wall Street Journal A vast and absorbing resource, the fourth edition of The Timetables of (TM)History spans millennia of human history. Unlike any other reference volume, this book gives a sweeping overview of the making of the contemporary world by mapping out at a glance what was happening simultaneously, from the dawn of history to the present day. With nearly 100 pages of new material, including: -Recent breakthroughs in science and technology-New achievements in the visual arts and music
-Milestones in religion, philosophy, and learning
-The rise and fall of nations and the emergence of historical figures
-Landmarks in the drama of daily life around the world
Author: Bernard Grun, Eva Simpson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Published: 09/13/2005
Pages: 848
Weight: 4.35lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9780743270038
Language: English
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