Timelines of history

Timelines of history

Book - 2018

With easily accessible cross-references that build bite-size pieces of information into a narrative that leads readers back and forth through time, "Timelines of History" makes the past accessible to all families, students, and the general reader.

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Subjects
Chronology, Historical.
World history.
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing 2018.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
DK Publishing, Inc, Smithsonian Institution
Corporate Authors
DK Publishing, Inc (editor), Smithsonian Institution (-)
Edition
Second edition
Item Description
"The ultimate visual guide to the events that shaped the world"--Cover.
Includes index.
"This edition published in the United States in 2018 by DK Publishing"--Title page verso.
Physical Description
512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781465470027
  • Human origins / Dr. Fiona Coward
  • Early civilizations / Dr. Jen Green
  • The classical age / Philip Parker
  • Trade and invention / Joel Levy
  • Reformation and exploration / Thomas Cussans
  • The age of exploration / Dr. Carrie Gibson
  • Technology and superpowers / R.G. Grant, Sally Regan
  • Directory.
Review by Booklist Review

The second edition updates information on both ends of the time line, from the emergence of humanoids to 2017, incorporating cultural, social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic events of the world. Two-page spreads each cover a specific year range using pictures, illustrations, and graphs that introduce the major inventions, concepts, artifacts, wars, and people of the era, with the time line of world events running at the bottom of the page. Each of the eight chapters also includes specific topics such as the history of writing, money, printing, and more, and the book concludes with a glossary and an index. By illustrating simultaneously occurring world events, Timelines of History gives a wider appreciation of all cultures. This book is recommended for casual readers, trivia buffs, and grade- and high-school students.--Jacob, Merle Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Library Journal Review

From the appearance of hominins (about seven million years ago) to North Korea's nuclear missile test in 2017, key events worldwide find a place in this chronology compiled by contributors from the Smithsonian Institution and other subject experts. Wars and plagues overlap with artistic milestones and scientific advancements. Frequent two-page topic coverage delves deeper in some areas, including money, arms and armor, and genetics. VERDICT An excellent overview to history, with a place in all school and public -libraries.-Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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