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492 pp.
| Kingfisher |
September, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-7534-5784-9$24.95 New ed. (1999)
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This revised edition broadly surveys history from the earliest humans through the post-9/11 world, emphasizing multiyear periods such as the Age of Reason and the Cold War. Occasional spreads trace developments in art, architecture, and science within specific eras. Illustrated with color reproductions, maps, and photos, this hefty volume includes an extensive "Ready Reference" section listing major wars and rulers. Websites. Ind.