Bibliograph

History, the definitive visual guide : from the dawn of civilization to the present day, editorial consultant, Adam Hart-Davis

Type

Label

History, the definitive visual guide : from the dawn of civilization to the present day, editorial consultant, Adam Hart-Davis

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

History

Oclc number

904081905

Responsibility statement

editorial consultant, Adam Hart-Davis

Sub title

the definitive visual guide : from the dawn of civilization to the present day

Summary

Traces the course of human history from prehistoric times to the present day, analyzing the common themes, threads, forces, and factors that have shaped human life--including climate, ecology, disease, and geology--and examining human accomplishments, from the technological innovations that changed the world to key cultural, social, artistic, and intellectual achievements

Table Of Contents

Origins -- Rulers & Hierarchies -- Thinkers & Believers -- Warriors, Travelers, & Inventors -- Renaissance & Reformation -- Industry & Revolution -- Population & Power -- National Histories

Classification

Contributor