The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK

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Discover the key themes and big ideas behind more than 80 of the world’s most important historical events – from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century. From the origins ofHomo sapiensto the Space Race, and from the French Revolution to the Digital Revolution, this instalment in the successfulBig Ideasseries offers an essential exploration of the human timeline up to and including the rise of modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis.

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