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Chronicling over 1,500 of the most significant lives and events in world history, this volume highlights religious and national holidays and pivotal moments in the histories of over 125 countries. Substantive articles mark important anniversaries and birthdays of history-making individuals from Buddha to Boris Yeltsin. Cross-referencing to other articles in the book and to the indispensable companion volume, The American Book of Days, along with an extensive index, make finding information easy, and nearly 400 maps and photographs bring historical facts to life.Christianson, Stephen G. is the author of 'International Book of Days' with ISBN 9780824209759 and ISBN 0824209753.
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