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Timetables of History, New Third Rev Ed:Horizontal Linkage of People & Events
Timetables of History New Third Rev EdHorizontal Linkage of People Events Author:Bernard Grun Vast and absorbing, spanning millennia of human history, The Timetables of History, achieves a goal in the study of the past that is unmatched by any other reference volume -- it gives us a sweeping overview of the making of the contemporary world. This remarkable book maps out at a glance what was happening simultaneously, from th... more »e dawn of history to the present day. Never before has progress been presented with such clarity or with a view that fully captures the essence and the excitement of civilization. Completely updated, featuring: * Recent breakthroughs in science and technology
* New achievements in the visual arts and music
* Milestones in religion, philosophy, and learning
* The rise and fall of nations and the emergence of historic figures