Description: Timelines: The Events that Shaped History Author: John Haywood Title: Timelines: The Events that Shaped History Publication: Thames & Hudson, 2019 Description: Hardcover. Used Like New oversized hardcover. Publisher's overstock mark on the bottom of the text block. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. (9.6 x 1.1 x 7.3 inches) Includes an index, maps, and photos. 255 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Used Like New. An original new way of appreciating the vast series of events that have shaped world history, allowing complete and quick comparability between different periods and regions.In Timelines, John Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history in an immediately accessible format. Using concise, insightful, and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps, and illustrations, Haywood takes the reader from the origins of our first ancestors up to the present day. A short essay introduces and summarizes the most important political and cultural landmarks, with a clear timeline then presenting events in four categories: "Politics & Economy," "Religion & Philosophy," "Science & Technology," and "Arts & Architecture."The book's clear, concise, and accessible format allows the reader to achieve a new understanding of contemporaneous events across the globe, making unexpected and surprising links and connections across history. Who knew, for example, that at the same time the Bayeux Tapestry was being completed in Europe, Chinese scientist Shen Kuo was correctly explaining the origin of fossils? That as Peter the Great was modernizing Russia, Robert de La Salle was exploring the length of the Mississippi River and Christopher Wren was finishing St. Paul's Cathedral in London? This original and authoritative book offers a unique way of appreciating the diverse array of events that have shaped world history.40 color illustrations, 50 timelines, and 8 maps. Seller ID: 201495 Subject: World History The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: John Haywood
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Year Printed: 2019
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History