A comprehensive introduction to world history from prehistoric times to the start of the 21st century, including information on dinosaurs, the first humans, Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Medieval Europe, the World Wars and other major events in history. Magnificently illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by, as well as maps, charts and photographs. Includes a 12,000-year illustrated timechart, glossary and extensive index. With over 800 internet links to regularly reviewed websites with homework help, virtual tours, reconstructions, games and quizzes.
Chapters in this book include:
- Prehistoric World
- Ancient World
- Medieval World
- The Last 500 Years
- World Time Charts
This is Book 6 in the Usborne Encyclopedias Series. See all Usborne Encyclopedias books here.
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Jane Bingham is an experienced children's author and editor. She specializes in history and contemporary issues.
More about Jane BinghamMiriam Edwards comes from a long line of dressmakers and tailors. Her mother taught her to make clothes for her dolls and then for herself, and alter she did the same for her own children. Miriam discovered patchwork when she went to the National Parchwork Championships with friends in 1992. She was enthralled by what she saw and came home weighed down with
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