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- catalog abstract "With authoritative and enlightening essays and detailed maps, charts, and time lines, National Geographic Almanac of World History encapsulates in one volume all of the important people and events that have changed the world. In chronological chapters, this amazing almanac reveals the fascinating story of the growth and change of society, from the Neanderthals to the nuclear age. Culled from the extensive National Geographic archives, Almanac of World History includes more than 220 maps, photographs, and illustrations to enhance readers' understanding of history. Each chapter features three types of easy-to-access entries, including lively introductory spreads that are filled with time lines, charts, images, and sidebars; essay spreads that give more in-depth information on a person, place, or event; and finally, summary spreads that reveal what was happening simultaneously in other parts of the world. Rich in cartography, information, and illustrations, National Geographic Almanac of World History is an indispensable tool for understanding both past and present. Annotation. This comprehensive, accessible reference is designed for the desk and library--with all the pertinent facts of world history from the dawn of humanity to the 21st century.".
- catalog alternative "Almanac of world history".
- catalog contributor b13176528.
- catalog contributor b13176529.
- catalog created "c2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "c2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Milestones -- Rise of Agriculture & Complex Societies -- Evolution of Writing -- Classical Tradition -- Silk Road & the East-West Connection -- Plagues & Peoples -- Gutenberg & the Print Revolution -- Slave Trade & Colonialism -- Rise of Democracy -- Technology Shrinks the World -- Search for World Order -- Major Eras -- Ancient World: Prehistory-500 B.C. -- Human Evolution & Early Migration Prehistory-3000 B.C. -- Mesopotamian Civilizations 3500-500 B.C. -- Lessons of Judaism -- Egyptian Civilization 3000-500 B.C. -- Divine Right of Queens -- Indian Civilization 2500-500 B.C. -- Multiplicity of Hinduism -- Chinese Civilization 2000-500 B.C. -- Mediterranean Civilizations 2000-500 B.C. -- Olmec of Mesoamerica 1200-400 B.C. -- World Survey Prehistory-500 B.C. -- Classical World: 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Persia 550 B.C.-A.D. 651 -- North American Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 400 -- Mesoamerican Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- South American Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 600 -- Roman Empire 509 B.C.-A.D. 476 -- Hannibal of Carthage -- Roman Army -- Greece 492-400 B.C. -- China's Qin & Han Dynasties 403 B.C.-A.D. 220 -- Emperor Qin's Tomb -- Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. -- India 327 B.C.-A.D. 550 -- Rise of Christianity A.D. 27-392 -- World Survey 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Age of Faith: 500-1150 -- Maya 500-1000 -- Watching the Heavens -- Anglo-Saxon England 500-1066 -- Byzantine Empire 527-1054 -- Muhammad & Islam 570-1000 -- Koran -- China's Sui & Tang Dynasties 581-907 -- Khmer Empire 600-1150 -- Charlemagne 768-814 -- Vikings 793-1042 -- Feudalism 800-1000 -- World Survey 500-1150 -- Crusades to Columbus: 960-1644 -- China's Song Dynasty 960-1279 -- Holy Roman Empire 962-1648 -- Toltec & Aztec Empires 1000-1521 -- Rituals of Aztec Warfare -- Peru's Chimu & Inca Empires 1000-1536 -- Mississippians & Anasazi 1000-1540 -- High Middle Ages in Europe 1000-1453 --".
- catalog description "With authoritative and enlightening essays and detailed maps, charts, and time lines, National Geographic Almanac of World History encapsulates in one volume all of the important people and events that have changed the world. In chronological chapters, this amazing almanac reveals the fascinating story of the growth and change of society, from the Neanderthals to the nuclear age. Culled from the extensive National Geographic archives, Almanac of World History includes more than 220 maps, photographs, and illustrations to enhance readers' understanding of history. Each chapter features three types of easy-to-access entries, including lively introductory spreads that are filled with time lines, charts, images, and sidebars; essay spreads that give more in-depth information on a person, place, or event; and finally, summary spreads that reveal what was happening simultaneously in other parts of the world. Rich in cartography, information, and illustrations, National Geographic Almanac of World History is an indispensable tool for understanding both past and present. Annotation. This comprehensive, accessible reference is designed for the desk and library--with all the pertinent facts of world history from the dawn of humanity to the 21st century.".
- catalog extent "384 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0792250923 (hc)".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "c2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Washington, D.C. : National Geographic,".
- catalog subject "909 21".
- catalog subject "Civilization, Ancient.".
- catalog subject "Civilization, Medieval.".
- catalog subject "Civilization, Modern.".
- catalog subject "D20 .D33 2003".
- catalog subject "World history.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Milestones -- Rise of Agriculture & Complex Societies -- Evolution of Writing -- Classical Tradition -- Silk Road & the East-West Connection -- Plagues & Peoples -- Gutenberg & the Print Revolution -- Slave Trade & Colonialism -- Rise of Democracy -- Technology Shrinks the World -- Search for World Order -- Major Eras -- Ancient World: Prehistory-500 B.C. -- Human Evolution & Early Migration Prehistory-3000 B.C. -- Mesopotamian Civilizations 3500-500 B.C. -- Lessons of Judaism -- Egyptian Civilization 3000-500 B.C. -- Divine Right of Queens -- Indian Civilization 2500-500 B.C. -- Multiplicity of Hinduism -- Chinese Civilization 2000-500 B.C. -- Mediterranean Civilizations 2000-500 B.C. -- Olmec of Mesoamerica 1200-400 B.C. -- World Survey Prehistory-500 B.C. -- Classical World: 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Persia 550 B.C.-A.D. 651 -- North American Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 400 -- Mesoamerican Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- South American Cultures 500 B.C.-A.D. 600 -- Roman Empire 509 B.C.-A.D. 476 -- Hannibal of Carthage -- Roman Army -- Greece 492-400 B.C. -- China's Qin & Han Dynasties 403 B.C.-A.D. 220 -- Emperor Qin's Tomb -- Alexander the Great 336-323 B.C. -- India 327 B.C.-A.D. 550 -- Rise of Christianity A.D. 27-392 -- World Survey 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Age of Faith: 500-1150 -- Maya 500-1000 -- Watching the Heavens -- Anglo-Saxon England 500-1066 -- Byzantine Empire 527-1054 -- Muhammad & Islam 570-1000 -- Koran -- China's Sui & Tang Dynasties 581-907 -- Khmer Empire 600-1150 -- Charlemagne 768-814 -- Vikings 793-1042 -- Feudalism 800-1000 -- World Survey 500-1150 -- Crusades to Columbus: 960-1644 -- China's Song Dynasty 960-1279 -- Holy Roman Empire 962-1648 -- Toltec & Aztec Empires 1000-1521 -- Rituals of Aztec Warfare -- Peru's Chimu & Inca Empires 1000-1536 -- Mississippians & Anasazi 1000-1540 -- High Middle Ages in Europe 1000-1453 --".
- catalog title "Almanac of world history".
- catalog title "National Geographic almanac of world history / Patricia S. Daniels and Stephen G. Hyslop ; foreword by Douglas Brinkley.".
- catalog type "Illustrated works. rbgenr".
- catalog type "Pictorial works. fast".
- catalog type "text".