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Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
1971
Description
Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H. G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement. Convinced that humanity needed to awaken to the instability of the world order and remember lessons from the past, the author of numerous science fiction classics set out to write about history. Wells hoped to remind mankind of its common past, provide it with a basis for international patriotism, and guide it to renounce war. The...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
1993
Description
In his monumental History of the World, J. M. Roberts delivered a powerful vision of human history as a story of change, a deliberate shaping of experience and environment. This revised and updated edition takes into account the great range of events and discoveries that have altered our views on everything from early civilizations to post-Cold War globalism. Large portions of the text have been rewritten. Roberts' view of history is exceptional in...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital agehere, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Travel back in time and find out all the exciting things that happened around the year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Every day features events that showcase the world's international diversity, from the Japanese invention of street markings for the blind, to the struggle for racial equality in South Africa. There's something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other history books, 'On This Day' looks at ancient history and fascinating facts, as well...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Journey back in time to take part in a mammoth hunt, march with a Roman soldier, and fly with the Wright brothers. Discover what everyday life was like in medieval cultutres, and how inventions such as the printing press changed the world. Explore what history looked like through spectacular computer-generated images of the ... people, places, and events. Find yourself transported to ... exciting times of the past, from our earliest ancestors...
Publisher
DK Publishing
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"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...
14) The history book
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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Description
"A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past"--
20) The history book
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained...
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