Publisher's Synopsis
HISTORY OF THE WORLD runs from the birth of civilization to modern times, exploring major events and epochs, and cultural and scientific advances from all over the world. Take a thrilling journey from the Stone Age, when people first settled down, through to the industrial, high-tech world of today.
Landmarks include...- The Ancient Egyptian Empire
- Viking invasions
- The US War of Independence
- The first Moon landing
...and lots more! Colorful illustrated maps sweep you north, south, east and west to show you what was happening where over time. Discover what important events were happening in different places at the same time. It's a breath-taking, bird's-eye view of history!
