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by Chrisp, Peter.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Fullman, Joe.--aut. | Kennedy, Susan.--aut. | Parker, Philip. Published by : DK Pub., (New York :) Physical details: 320 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm. Subject(s): World history. | Chronology, Historical. Year : 2013 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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At head of title: Smithsonian.

"The history of the world, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age"--Cover.

Includes index.

3.5 MYA-3000 BCE: before history began -- 3000 BCE-700 BCE: really ancient history -- 700 BCE-500 CE: much more civilized -- 500-1450: the marvelous Middle Ages -- 1450-1750: exploring and reforming -- 1750-1850: time for change -- 1850-1945: empires and world wars -- 1945-present: fast forward.

Chronologically traces human history and civilization from prehistoric times to the present day using a detailed timeline, covering key events, people, inventions, and discoveries, and ideas and beliefs.