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History The Definitive Visual Guide - from the Dawn of Civilisation to the Present Day

History The Definitive Visual Guide - from the Dawn of Civilisation to the Present Day

by Adam Hart-Davis

Book Details

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Published: 2009
Language: en
Pages: 612
ISBN: 9780756674564
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🍷🚬Substance UseLow
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😨Fear / HorrorLow

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🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ RepresentationBrief mention
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Disability & NeurodiversityNot present

Description

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, 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 book is a compelling look at human existence: perfect for the family bookshelf.

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