Essential Visual History of the World

National Geographic

Published by National Geographic, Washington, D.C., 2007

About this Item

New condition glossy blue boards with white spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped photographic dust jacket. Includes Elements of this Book; and Index. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 color photographs, black-and-white photographs, and drawings. "The grand sweep of human achievement and folly unfolds in the richly illustrated palm-size history of the world. An indispensable resource, [the book] presents the momentous events and personalities that have shaped the past and continue to inform the present. More than 1,500 illustrations illuminate an insightful narrative that encompasses great empires at their zenith and nations in the depths of catastrophic wars, powerful rules whose will shaped whole eras and revered holy leaders whose teachings still echo through countless lives. Organized by epochal themes and cross-referenced to offer an in-depth and multi-dimensional view of major world events, this portable volume takes as its scope prehistory to the present day, with a time-line detailing each section and fascinating sidebars throughout which explore the full range of the human experience. A casual browser's delight yet authoritative and wide-ranging enough to engage lifelong history buffs or enlighten students in search of a big picture view. [The book] will be a welcome addition to any reader's bookshelf." - from the inner front jacket flap.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essential Visual History of the World
• Publisher: National Geographic, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine