The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753457849 ISBN 13: 9780753457849

Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

This authoritative reference book brings world history to life, from early humans to the current war on terror. Along the way, it reveals riveting facts on the founding of the great Roman Empire, the revolution that changed France forever, the war between the North and South that unified America, the start of World War I and the Great Depression that followed, the first moon landing, and the end of apartheid in South Africa. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page. Each section includes biographies of important people and features on art, architecture, and technology.

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Review:

The Kingfisher History Encyclopaedia is full of information about the people, places and events that have shaped history. From the ancient world, when humans first roamed the earth, right through to the modern world, the information is arranged chronologically and thematically so that young readers can access information quickly and easily, giving them a clear idea of where they are in historical time and how the past has affected the present and the future.

Lavish illustrations and contemporary photographs alongside detailed maps and clear, factual text help to make this an important reference book that children will not only find immensely useful, but will take pleasure in owning. Age range 8 and over. --Susan Harrison

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High-quality photographs depict subjects as diverse as China's Great Wall and Mayan stone carvings from the Yucat n Peninsula; these, along with maps and illustrations complement the meaty text. "Publishers Weekly" With 3,500 indexed references and 2,000 full-color illustrations The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia is a good school or home purchase and a great gift for students and anyone with a thirst for knowledge. "Children's Literature""

About this edition

• Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0753457849
• ISBN 13: 9780753457849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 491