A new title in the well-received Timelink series, offering timecharts, color illustrations, maps, and more, reviews the great historical events from 1492 to 1789, showing what was happening not only in Europe, but also in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere.
Gr 5-8--An overview of world history from the Renaissance through the American Revolution, presented in 50-year time segments. Especially welcome is the fact that this balanced consideration extends to all cultures; no bias is displayed in discussions of Europe, Africa, America, or Asia. Challenges to long-held beliefs in politics, art, religion, and science are addressed. Full-color illustrations and reproductions appear throughout. Numerous mini-maps and yellow-boxed timelines not only highlight events by geographic area, but also provide handy visual facts while contributing interest to page layouts. Frequent cross-referencing in the text and double-spread chronologies that summarize changes by country assist readers in keeping all the facts straight.
Anita Palladino, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY
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