This book takes the reader back through time, showing what it was like to live in the past. It investigates the whole of human history in a lively and accessible visual style, using detailed text and dramatic images to show how great cities were built and destroyed, how wars were lost and won, how new religions were born, and how advances in science and exploration transformed everyday life and the living environment. The high spots of human achievement are all brilliantly brought to life in this fascinating volume, with over 1500 vivid illustrations and artworks. * Prehistoric Peoples * Ancient Civilisations * World Religions * Exploration and Discovery * Science and Technology * The Story of Medicine * Ancient Weapons and Warfare * Modern War and Armaments * Maps * Timelines *

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John Farndon has written and acted as a consultant on many children's books particularly related to science. John Farndon has written many reference titles for children and has twice been shortlisted for the COPUS science book prize. He graduated from Cambridge University with a Masters degree in Earth Science. Brian Ward the author of the medical sections writes for both children and adults on a range of healthcare and general biological topics. His work includes writing books specifically for school use and also educational materials for patients in hospital. Philip Brooks has had more than 20 books published and specialises in History and Architecture. Simon Adams is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, and has written extensively about history for children. Will Fowler the author of the sections on weapons and warfare is a consultant and writer specializing in defence, current affairs and military history. He has written books on popular history for many publishers and broadcasts regularly on radio and TV.

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