The definitive, 4.4 million year-old story of human history From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence. Find out about our historys turning points: eye witness accounts and biographies give a personal angle to major events. Explore humankinds legacy from architecture and artefacts to the big ideas that have changed our world. Examine the effect weve had on nature and vice versa. And discover how the past has been unlocked: from interpreting ancient documents to analysing ice cores. A compelling look at human existence: perfect for the family bookshelf. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: History: The Definitive Visual Guide - From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1405359331
ISBN 13: 9781405359337
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good

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This is the definitive, 4.4 million year-old story of human history. From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, this is the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence. Find out about our history's turning points: eye witness accounts and biographies give a personal angle to major events. Explore humankind's legacy from architecture and artefacts to the big ideas that have changed our world. Examine the effect we've had on nature and vice versa. And discover how the past has been unlocked: from interpreting ancient documents to analysing ice cores. This is a compelling look at human existence: perfect for the family bookshelf.

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Homo sapiens have remained the same species, largely unchanged in genetic makeup and anatomy since the Cro-Magnon era. By contrast, the cultural, social, and technological changes since then have been nothing less than extraordinary. At the core of this development is the ability of humans to store and transmit knowledge, so that each new generation stands upon the shoulders of its predecessors. This ability to use what has gone before is what sets humans apart.

Telling our story, from prehistory to the present day, DK's History is a thought-provoking journey, revealing the common threads and forces that have shaped human history. Taking a broad-themed approach, acknowledging varied factors at work, from climate, ecology, disease, and geology and their roles in the human story, this visual celebration makes history accessible and relevant, putting events in their wider context and showing how they have shaped the world we live in.

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