"First published in the U.K. in 2011 by Thames & Hudson Ltd."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: world history in overview -- Maps and timelines -- A to Z of peoples, nations and cultures.
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Features 55 colour maps that cover the whole of human history, from 6 million years ago to present. Timelines include important cultures, events, and developments. Maps and timelines also come with concise introductions that summarize key data such as the world's five largest cities and total world population for the relevent year. An extensive glossary of peoples, nations and cultures gives added depth to the maps and timelines.