Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millenium

This book invites readers of all ages to explore the main currents of world history. A comprehensive reference book, it brings to life great civilizations including, Greece, Rome, China, and India, as well as some of the greatest names in history, from Alexander the Great to Joan of Arc, from Michelangelo to Mother Theresa.Stunningly illustrated throughout with over 2,000 color maps, artifacts, graphs, and realistic artwork reconstructions of scenes from daily life, it provides a panoramic overview of the people, events, issues, and conflicts that have shaped our world.Some of the features that enliven this book are: An international approach with many pages dedicated to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-- Maps on every page to locate people and events geographically-- Brief and accessible historical overviews backed up with time lines and diagrams-- Surveys of popular movements and mass culture explaining their effects on societyHere is a colorful, informative, and concise portrayal of the great sweep of history which will provide many hours of reading enjoyment and serve as a reliable reference guide for the entire family.Editorial Team is the author of 'Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millenium', published 2002 under ISBN 9781577172772 and ISBN 1577172779.