National Geographic visual history of the world

Corporate Authors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Other Authors: Berndl, Klaus.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2005.
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Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 656 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 0792236955 (hbk.)
Author Notes: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, proudly supporting the work of scientists, explorers, photographers, and authors, as well as publishing a diverse list of books that celebrate the world and all that is in it. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. A portion of all National Geographic proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.Douglas Brinkley is the director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies and a professor of history at the University of New Orleans. He is a bestselling author who has written The American Heritage History of the United States, as well as books on Jimmy Carter, James Forrestal, and FDR.