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Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World War. With over 5,000 years to choose from, and a whole world of events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history to explore. From the first empires and civilisations, through the Ancient world of the Middle East and Africa; the Parthian Empire; the Golden Age of India; the ancient dynasties of China; the founding of Rome and the Roman republic; Peruvian cultures; The Middle Ages; the Byzantine Empire; Mayan culture; the Crusades; the rise of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance -- this far-reaching book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian. With questions ranging from multiple choice, truth or fiction, map and picture and quotation questions, you will find there is always something new to learn about the world.
About the author
Meredith MacArdle is a writer and editor who lives in London. She is the co-author of The Twentieth Century in Bite-sized Chunks and the author of The History of the World Quiz Book.
Summary
From the Bronze Age to the end of the Second World War, this quiz book covers 5,000 years of world history and provides the ultimate challenge for any history buff.
Foreword
With over 5,500 years to choose from, and a whole world of events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history to explore. With questions ranging from multiple choice, truth or fiction, map and picture and quotation questions, you will find there is always something new to learn about the world.
