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The history book / Reg Grant, consultant editor ; Fiona Coward, Thomas Cussans, Joel Levy, Philip Parker, Sally Regan, Philip Wilkinson.

Coward, Fiona Susan. (Added Author). Cussans, Thomas. (Added Author). Grant, R. G., (editor.). Levy, Joel, 1971- (Added Author). Parker, Philip, 1965- (Added Author). Regan, Sally. (Added Author). Wilkerson, Philip. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover.

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  • ISBN: 1465491392
  • ISBN: 9781465491398
  • Physical Description: 352 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: American edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Human origins (200,000 years ago-3500 BCE) -- Ancient civilizations (6000 BCE-500 CE) -- The medieval world (500-1492) -- The early modern era (1420-1795) -- Changing societies (1776-1914) -- The modern world (1914-Present).

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Civilization > History.
World history.

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  • 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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