"First American edition published in 2010 as Eyewitness companions world history"--Title page verso. Includes index.
Contents:
What is history? -- The prehistoric world -- The ancient world -- The classical world -- The medieval world -- The early modern world -- The world of empires -- The modern world.
Summary:
Discover the events that have shaped our world, from the dawn of prehistoric civilization to the digital age, brought to life with contemporary photographs, maps, paintings, and artifacts that place each event in a wider social and historical context.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.