Discover the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book, part of the fascinating Big Ideas series that tackles tricky topics in a simple, easy-to-follow format. This overview guide to history is brilliant for novices wanting to find out more and experts after a refresher alike, bringing a fresh, vibrant take on the subject through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. The captivating book broadens understanding of history with easy-to-navigate, step-by-step summaries explaining each historical theme, facts, charts, timelines, and graphs to clarify core concepts, a visual approach with striking illustrations throughout, and easy-to-follow text accessible at any level of understanding. The History Book offers a captivating introduction to the key events that have shaped society, from the dawn of civilization to today’s modern culture, discovering the stories of important historical events and turning points, and the leaders, thinkers, and heroes behind them, through exciting text and bold graphics. This book outlines the big ideas, themes, and events of world history, from the founding of Baghdad and the colonisation of the Americas to the inception of Buddhism. If the milestones that have shaped civilization have always felt difficult to learn about, The History Book presents key information in a clear layout, covering early humans, the empires of ancient history, the voyages of discovery, the tumultuous birth of nationalism, and the violence of two world wars. With millions of copies sold worldwide, The History Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK, which uses striking graphics alongside engaging writing to make big topics easy to understand.
ISBN 13: 9780241225929
Author: DK
