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Ultimate visual history of the world : the story of humankind from prehistory to modern times / Jean-Pierre Isbouts.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Isbouts, Jean-Pierre, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- World history.
- Chronology, Historical.
- World history--Pictorial works.
- Genre:
- Pictorial works.
- Illustrated works.
- Catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 656 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
- Other Title:
- Story of humankind from prehistory to modern times
- At head of title : National Geographic
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2021]
- Summary:
- Witness the vast sweep of world history. Dive into every period of human history and experience the great cultures of the world in this magnificent new illustrated history of civilization. From the emergence of Homo sapiens to the establishment of the United Nations, from ancient Jericho to the Arab Spring, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the grand procession of history around the world. Filled with exquisite maps, inspiring photographs, revealing quotations, and time lines that crystallize vast eras of change, this book features: A compelling narrative capturing the sweep of time from the dawn of civilization to the present; More than 700 stunning images--both photographs and works of art-representing every time and place; Dozens of maps created by National Geographic's expert team of cartographers; Time lines of notable dates, chronicling the pivotal moments of history; Illustrated sidebars highlighting significant people and places, arts and occasions; Lively quotations bringing the voices of history alive; Colorful photographs of artifacts showcasing the way of life during each period.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Dawn Of Humankind Prehistory-3000 B.C.E.
- The Rise Of Homo Sapiens
- The First Human Cultures
- The Civilization Of Mesopotamia
- The Akkadian And Babylonian Empires
- The Civilization Of Ancient Egypt
- ch. 2 Cultures Of The Bronze Age 3000-1500 B.C.E.
- Early Cultures In Asia
- Early Cultures In Europe
- Asia In The Late Bronze Age
- Egypt In The Late Bronze Age
- ch. 3 Cultures Of The Iron Age 1500-500 B.C.E.
- India, The Cradle Of Hinduism And Buddhism
- China In The Iron Age
- The New Kingdom Of Egypt
- The Birth Of Ancient Israel
- The Rise Of The Assyrian Empire
- Ancient Cultures Of The Americas
- Europe During The Iron Age
- The Persian Empire
- ch. 4 The Classical Age 500 B.C.E.-300 C.E.
- The Classical Age Of Greece
- The Classical Age Of Africa
- The Classical Age Of China
- The Empire Of Alexander The Great
- The Roman Empire
- The Classical Age In The Americas
- ch. 5 The Age Of Faith 300-900 C.E.
- The Birth Of Christianity
- The Religions Of The East
- Europe In The Dark Ages
- The Rise Of Islam
- Africa In The Age Of Faith
- ch. 6 The Age of Conflict 900-1400
- A World at War
- The Medieval World
- Empires of the Americas
- ch. 7 The Age of Discovery 1400-1700
- The Era Of The Renaissance
- The Age Of Exploration
- The Rise Of New Empires
- ch. 8 Reason and Revolution 1700-1900
- The Era Of The Enlightenment
- The Americas In The 19Th Century
- The Age Of Colonization
- ch. 9 THE WORLD AT WAR 1900-1950
- Dawn of the 20th Century
- The First World War
- The Interbellum
- The Second World War
- ch. 10 The Modern Age 1950-Today
- The Spread Of The Cold War
- The Age Of Science And Technology
- The Rise Of Media And Globalization
- The Multipolar World.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 636-637) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781426221897
- 1426221894
- OCLC:
- 1284948311
- Publisher Number:
- 99989606071
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