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The Timetables of History : A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events

by Bernard Grun
The Timetables of History : A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events - Thryft
The Timetables of History : A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events - Thryft

The ultimate historical timeline in one book.

This book is a time-traveling journey through the centuries, offering a panoramic view of human history. It not only presents milestone events but also showcases the simultaneous happenings in various fields like science, arts, religion, and more. The Timetables of History is perfect for those who crave a comprehensive understanding of how different aspects of civilization have unfolded throughout time. It's an invaluable resource that will enlighten you while captivating your imagination like no other. Get ready to be mesmerized by the immense tapestry of human history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Timetables of History : A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events

by Bernard Grun
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ISBN: 9780671742713
Authors: Bernard Grun
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Touchstone
Date of Publication: 1991-12-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science, Art, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, World History, Historical, History
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 1074 readers)

Description

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 the 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, * 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 * Landmarks in the drama of daily life
 

The ultimate historical timeline in one book.

This book is a time-traveling journey through the centuries, offering a panoramic view of human history. It not only presents milestone events but also showcases the simultaneous happenings in various fields like science, arts, religion, and more. The Timetables of History is perfect for those who crave a comprehensive understanding of how different aspects of civilization have unfolded throughout time. It's an invaluable resource that will enlighten you while captivating your imagination like no other. Get ready to be mesmerized by the immense tapestry of human history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.