Description
Criss-crossing the globe from the prehistoric era to the modern day, Professor Jeremy Black takes you on a whirlwind tour of our past, leaving no stone unturned as he brings to life the fascinating history of civilization.
Mankind has accomplished remarkable feats - building great cities, creating beautiful art forms and developing new modes of communication. At the same time, warfare discrimination and poverty reveal the darker side of human nature. This incredible illustrated volume covers all of the above, from the birth of agriculture to the two world wars, delving into the vast range of human experience over the millennia. A History of the World forms an essential reference guide for modern-day amateur historians, providing a perfect foothold into this sprawling history.Author: Jeremy Black
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: 09/01/2019
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781789506501
ISBN10: 1789506506
BISAC Categories:
- History | Civilization
- History | World | General
About the Author
Jeremy Black is one of the leading historians in Britain today. He is Professor of History at the University of Exeter and over his career he has written more than 100 books. His writing has covered 18th-century British, European and American history, international relations, the role of the press and the nature of warfare amongst other subjects. Many of his books have become staples of university courses across the United Kingdom.