History: The Definitive Visual Guide - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day

Hart-Davis, Adam

ISBN 10: 1405359331 / ISBN 13: 9781405359337

Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2010

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Small Tears to the Dust Jacket, Slipcase, or cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History: The Definitive Visual Guide - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405359331
• ISBN 13: 9781405359337
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

The definitive, 4.4 million year-old story of human history

From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence.

Find out about our history’s turning points: eye witness accounts and biographies give a personal angle to major events. Explore humankind’s legacy from architecture and artefacts to the big ideas that have changed our world. Examine the effect we’ve had on nature and vice versa. And discover how the past has been unlocked: from interpreting ancient documents to analysing ice cores.

A compelling look at human existence: perfect for the family bookshelf.

About the Author

Adam Hart Davis has worked and presented on major TV series including Local Heroes, Top Ten Treasures, Tomorrow’s World, What The Stuarts Did For Us, What The Victorians Did For Us, What The Romans Did For Us, and recently What The Ancients Did For Us. He lives in the West of England.