Product Description Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages.
Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then this book all about history of the world is perfect for you!
This stunning history book for adults starts with the evolution and migration of our oldest ancestors out of Africa. You can then look up maps about the Greece and Persian War, the Mongol Conquests, Medieval Europe's trade routes, and the rise of the Ottomans. Explore maps about the colonisation of North America, the scientific revolution, Napoleon's advances, and Britain's control of India. Then uncover the history of later centuries, such as the Age of Imperialism, the American Civil War, industrialised Europe and the transformation of Japan.
An entertaining read with a basic, but fairly comprehensive coverage of human history. The maps are excellent, and I found only a few quibbles or errors. (How NASA was expanded to "North American Space Agency" is a mystery to me.) But overall, the information is presented in a visually interesting way with enough text to provide context to the many wonderful maps that help one engage in the many events in human history. The selection of events and locations throughout history seems judicious to me, and the chronological organization works well.
OMG, what a beautiful book. If you love history, and maps, then this is the last book you ever need buy. It covers the sweep of human civilization from pre-history to the modern era, in gorgeous maps and photographs, charts and graphs. We are all visual learners, and you will never stop learning from this stunning book. Enjoy!
This book a summary of major events in human history, along with maps showing what was going on at different places and different times. It's a good overview, but of course, there is almost no analysis as to why these events were happening, and when some explanations are offered, they are for the most part oversimplified. The accumulation of facts is rather dry. Still, worth browsing through.
Unable to see vertical representations that should display on full screen on my kindle fire 11. Not helpful But The book itself is gorgeous, well organised and thoughtful.
Compré este libro a precio de ocasión ($2,99), es algo inferior a la versión impresa, que he comprado, pero resulta más fácil de consultar. De todos modos, muy recomendable.