The Kingfisher World History Atlas - An epic journey through human history from ancient times to present

A pictorial guide to the world's people and events, 10000 BCE-present.

About the author

Simon Adams was born in Bristol and studied at London and Bristol universities. He worked as an editor of children's reference and other non-fiction books before becoming a full-time writer. Since then, he has written and contributed to more than fifty books on subjects as varied as American history, the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars and the history of jazz.

Summary

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.

From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travellers and tech experts of today, the Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, when, where and why of the major events of human history.

Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at the buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.

Simon Adams' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs and illustrations, make this an authoritative and accessible guide to the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Foreword

A pictorial guide to the world's people and events, 10000 BCE-present.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Adams
• Publisher: Kingfisher Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2022
• EAN: 9780753447406
• ISBN: 978-0-7534-4740-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 307 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Exploration & Discovery, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Ancient, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Educational: History, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage reference: Atlases and maps