Series
Summary
"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject... Full description
- Introduction
- Human origins (200,000 years ago-3500 BCE)
- Ancient civilizations (6000 BCE-500 CE)
- The medieval world (500-1492)
- The early modern era (1420-1795)
- Changing societies (1776-1914)
- The modern world (1914-Present).