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History of the World: Third Edition Revised and Updated
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by Plantagenet Somerset Fry and Simon Adams
Sales Rank: 260677
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List Price: $39.99
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Features
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 400 pages
Published by: DK CHILDRENEdition: 3rd Edition September 3, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0756631440
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756631444
Book Dimensions:
11 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 3.8 pounds
Reader Reviews
This review is from: History of the World (Hardcover)
The History of the World is now completely updated. Simon Adams has continued the work of Plantagenet Somerset Fry (1946-1996) and has worked on this book with a number of consultants who have helped to make this book truly spectacular. If you have ever wondered what an Etruscan headband looked like (rather ornate gold leaves), caught yourself fascinated by Polynesian navigation or love thinking about living in a castle, this book has a lot to offer. Here you will find a picture of the Mayflower and then a two-page section on the 1700-1750s world, complete with a timeline. Actually every page has a timeline running along the edge so you can instantly place the information being discussed within context. The main chapters include: Introduction to Human History Early People The First Civilizations Traders and Warriors The Growth of Empires The Decline of the Ancient World Religious Worlds New Nations Monks and Invaders Conquest and Plague The Expansion of Knowledge The Great Rulers Commerce and Colonies The Age of Inquiry The Age of Revolution Independence and Industry The Rise of Nationalism The World Goes to War Peace and War One World Some of the unique features of this book include color-coded information that is divided into five main regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania (Australasia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands). Date-led entries provide interesting details about significant developments in the world. Artwork and modern pictures help to give a visual reference to the key events pages. There are special feature pages to give a space for descriptions of the culture being discussed and the "illustrated comparative time charts" put the information into perspective in a chronological order. As you read through the book, you can watch the world change and the pictures give a glimpse into the past, like the partially restored Minoan palace at Knossos. You can learn fun things like facts about the Inca's Freeze-dried potatoes and there is a picture of a potato that is 500 years old that was being preserved in case of a famine. Imagine having to remember how to read information from a string called a quipu instead of writing. Population density maps give a better idea than numbers, a special section on inventions and discoveries shows progress and a comprehensive index and helpful glossary make this book even more useful. Information about beaded amulets sewn back in the 1800s helps to explain why they are still popular today in bead stores. The history of buildings page shows the endless variety of creative expression. The lacquered and beaded items are especially fascinating in this book. This book can also be fun to read if you are just wandering around this site. I looked up a Persian fruit bowl and ended up finding some rose scented candles and beautiful china patterns. A search for a Ming Chinese food dish brings up a book about Chinese Medicine. It is very likely something in this book will cause you to search for more information or you will enjoy recognizing scenes from movies or world events. While reading this book you take an epic journey through time and suddenly history becomes much more interesting with all the special features and unique illustrations. ~The Rebecca Review
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