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The Times Complete History of the World

Richard Overy

9780007889327

Times


General encyclopaedias; History

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432 pages

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The ultimate work of historical reference From cavemen to the Cold War, from Alexander the Great to global warming, from warfare through the ages to the great voyages of exploration, The Times Complete History of the World is the book that has all the answers. This is the most comprehensive, authoritative and accessible work on world history available today. It has sold over 2.25million copies and has been translated into 18 other languages since its first publication in 1978. With a narrative scope covering the origins of mankind right through to the turmoil of the 21st century, this book is an unrivalled and breathtaking accomplishment. With over 600 full-colour maps and charts on a wide range of historical subjects and representing the work of a team of professional historians, this new edition continues a tradition of nearly thirty years of excellence, style, authority and cutting-edge design. This edition is also internet-linked. Readers can follow the weblinks in the book to access the most up to date information permitting further in-depth exploration of key subjects. With fully up-to-date text, including material on Iraq and Afghanistan, terrorism, Israel and the EU, this book, edited by leading modern historian Professor Richard Overy, is broadranging and more visually enticing than ever. Updates for the eighth edition include: * New material on the United States * The most up-to-date research on prehistory * Reworked spreads on the Middle East, including a new spread on Iran * Current information on the global economy, the global environment, warfare and world terrorism * New introduction * Short biographies of 100 key figures in world history

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By:   Richard Overy
Imprint:   Times
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 360mm,  Width: 264mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   2.420kg
ISBN:  

9780007889327


ISBN 10:   0007889321
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   October 2011
Audience:   General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock at Abbey's Bookshop
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/ This is one of the great works of historical reference in the English language. If you were allowed only one history book in the whole of your life, The Times Complete History of the World would be hard to beat because it conveys a sense not only of time, but also of place. Niall Ferguson, Professor of History, Harvard University. / Wonderfully told history, brilliant graphics and maps, comprehensive and utterly accessible. In the internet age, proof positive that this reference book still has the edge by a considerable margin. Jon Snow

* This is one of the great works of historical reference in the English language. If you were allowed only one history book in the whole of your life, The Times Complete History of the World would be hard to beat because it conveys a sense not only of time, but also of place. Niall Ferguson, Professor of History, Harvard University. * Wonderfully told history, brilliant graphics and maps, comprehensive and utterly accessible. In the internet age, proof positive that this reference book still has the edge by a considerable margin. Jon Snow

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