Timelines of World History
- ISBN-10
- 1474903932
- ISBN-13
- 9781474903936
- Series
- Timelines of World History
- Category
- Chronology, Historical
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-04
- Publisher
- Usborne
- Author
- Jane Chisholm
Description
If you want to know when the wheel was invented, when Shakespeare was born or when the first man landed on the moon, you'll find it in this richly illustrated reference. Timelines of World History outlines the most significant landmarks and turning points in the history of the world; wars and revolutions, ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, artistic movements, and the rise and fall of great empires - from the earliest settlements over 10,000 years ago, right up to the end of the 20th century. This visual presentation of chronological events gives readers a full global overview of what was taking place at any given time. Over 35,000 dates make this title an ideal homework companion. Includes colourful reconstructions, photographs and maps. Lists kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and rulers and includes extensive glossary and index.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Usborne Timelines of World History
By Jane Chisholm67 Yalta , Ukraine , 96 Yamato government , 17,21 Yang Chien , General , 21 Photography credits Panos , b , bottom ; m , middle ; I. left : r , right ; t , top : / Burstein Collection 76-77 Toulouse Lautrec poster / Philip Gould 109 tr ...
-
The New York Public Library Book of Chronologies
By Bruce WetterauContains hundreds of precise timelines of political, popular, and historical subjects, including tables of evolution, religious movements, and jazz greats
-
Webster's 21st Century Chronology of World History, 3000 BC-1993
By David Rubel312 Constantine defeats Maxentius , son of former emperor Maximian , at the battle of Milvian Bridge . With this victory , he becomes the absolute ruler of the western Roman Empire . 303 Armenia is the first state to adopt Christianity ...
-
What Happened When in the World
By Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Dorling KindersleyWhat Happened When in the World reveals our history through 60 stunning, specially commissioned historical maps which chart the migration of humans, the spread of the black death, D-day landings and much more.
-
Die Zeit in Karten: Eine Bilderreise durch die Geschichte
By Daniel Rosenberg, Anthony GraftonDie Zeit in Karten: Eine Bilderreise durch die Geschichte
-
The Millennium Time Tapestry
By Matthew HurffBy iden- fathers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson . tifying the moral base inherent in all religions , they sought to Deism made religion a personal issue for many leading establish a code of behavior and faith free from ...
-
The Last Time when
By George GipeThe Last Time when
-
Chronicle of 20th Century History
By John Stewart BowmanChronicle of 20th Century History
-
Encyclopedia of Civilizations, Exploration & Conquest
By Simon Adams, Philip Wilkinson, Will FowlerAn invaluable reference source for all the family, this is a book that will be returned to again and again.
-
Chronology of World History: A Calendar of Principal Events from 3000 BC to AD 1973
By Greville Stewart Parker Freeman-GrenvilleMACDONALD - MAJAPAHIT Macdonald massacre , 1692 McDonnell , Capt . Thomas , 1835 McDouall , John , 1861-2 Macedonia , 5th c . BC , 492 BC , 429 BC , 4th c . BC , 384 BC , 348 BCf , 323 BC , 289 BC , 251,264,284,395 , 558-9,690,989-90 ...