National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day by National Geographic

National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781426220647)

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Format: Hardcover
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National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day by National Geographic

National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day

$45.00
National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day by National Geographic

National Geographic History at a Glance: Illustrated Time Lines from Prehistory to the Present Day

$45.00
Format: Hardcover
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Beautifully illustrated, this penetrating book offers a sweeping view of humanity from prehistory to the modern day, presented in a unique time-line format.

Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format featuring more than three dozen maps, along with hundreds of photographs and illustrations. From the dawn of humankind to today's global complexities, this book provides a compelling reminder that history is unfolding all around us. The epic story of humanity on all seven continents is explored through a unique design that combines concise essays with expansive time lines that invite deeper reading on milestone moments, explained within the broader context of the era. The final chapter highlights such recent events as SpaceX's heavy rocket launch, the restoration of U.S./Cuba relations, and the historical trends that were the precursors to the state of our world today. Informative and richly illustrated, this authoritative take on world history will be a compelling reference you'll turn to again and again.

Author: National Geographic
ISBN-10: 1426220642
ISBN-13: 9781426220647
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Language: English
Published: 11/12/2019
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.10lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.50w x 1.30d
By National Geographic
By National Geographic
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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.

Amy Briggs is a writer who specializes in books on space, animals, and weird facts about the world. She is the author of several Angry Birds books for National Geographic, including titles on the seasons and Star Wars. Briggs lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and daughter, who are very understanding about her Angry Birds addiction.

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