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The History Book : Big

Ideas Simply Explained


By
DK
Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Travel thousands of years into our past and discover the significant
events that shaped the world as we know it.

From the founding of Baghdad, and the colonisation of the


Americas, to the inception of Buddhism, The History Book
highlights key ideas, themes, and events of world history without
complicated jargon, just short, pithy explanations.

Part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas educational series that uses


witty graphics and engaging descriptions to enlighten readers. Don't
stop at British history, explore the world! Full of fun facts from the
human story, going as far back as the origins of our species to space
exploration today. Discover all things revolution, from the French to
the digital, including the rise of the internet.

Short and sweet biographies of some of the most important thinkers


and leaders throughout history, such as Martin Luther King Jr,
Charles Darwin, and Nelson Mandela. You'll learn who said famous
historical quotes, and what they really meant when they said it.

Big Historic Events Simply Explained

Modern twist on the good old-fashioned encyclopedia, now easier to


follow, with diagrams, mind maps, and timelines. Step-by-step
diagrams will have you reviewing your ideas about history.

Start from the very beginning:


- Human Origins 200,000 years ago - 3500 BGE
- Ancient Civilisations 6000 BGE - 500 CE
- The Medieval World 500 - 1492
- Early Modern Era 1420 - 1795
- Changing Societies 1776 - 1914
- The Modern World 1914 - Present

The Series Simply Explained


With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The History
Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK Books.
It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make
complex subjects easier to understand.

Dorling Kindersley Ltd


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