Timeline History of the World Author:Gordon Kerr From the earliest peoples - through the rise and fall of some of the greatest empires, internal conflicts and world wars, religions and customs - to the great technological achievements of modern times, TIME LINE: HISTORY OF THE WORLD is the essential guide to all the key events, peoples and cultures that have helped to shape the world today. Th... more »is fascinating reference guide offers a diverse range of information from all regions of the world and is divided into two sections - Chronicles of World History and Modern History.« less