written by Peter Chrisp, Joe Fullman, and Susan Kennedy ; consultant, Philip Parker.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st American ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
DK Pub.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2013.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
320 pages :
Other Physical Details
color illustrations, color maps ;
Dimensions
29 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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"The history of the world, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age"--Cover.
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Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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3.5 MYA-3000 BCE: before history began -- 3000 BCE-700 BCE: really ancient history -- 700 BCE-500 CE: much more civilized -- 500-1450: the marvelous Middle Ages -- 1450-1750: exploring and reforming -- 1750-1850: time for change -- 1850-1945: empires and world wars -- 1945-present: fast forward.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Chronologically traces human history and civilization from prehistoric times to the present day using a detailed timeline, covering key events, people, inventions, and discoveries, and ideas and beliefs.