A Dictionary of World History

A Dictionary of World History - Oxford Quick Reference

Third edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history (living and dead), separate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and in-depth entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and major conflicts and events and their after-effects. For this new edition, existing entries have been revised and updated to reflect the very latest global events including changes in leadership, wars, political situations, and the statistical information given for each country (population counts, currency, languages, religions). New entries have been included for key figures who have recently come to prominence and world events. The book also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. These include the African slave trade, the Black Death, and the Normandy campaign. Also included are over 200 country maps. The dictionary is enhanced by entry-level web links which are accessed via a dedicated companion website. Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious A to Z provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and anyone with an interest in the subject.

Book information

ISBN: 9780199685691
Publisher: OUP OXFORD
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Third edition
DEWEY: 903
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 740
Weight: 538g
Height: 130mm
Width: 196mm
Spine width: 44mm