The history book
"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...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
DK Publishing,
2020.
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| Edition: | [Second] American edition. |
| Series: | Big ideas simply explained.
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| 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, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover A comprehensive introduction to the most important questions, ideas, movements, and events that have defined history. Entries explore and explain each idea, placing them in their social and cultural context. In a grand timeline, it explores the civilizations, revolutions, and technologies that have made our world unrecognizable to our ancestors. -- adapted from back cover |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 352 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781465491398 1465491392 |
| Author Notes: | From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https://www.dk.com/ |
