The Kingfisher World History Atlas: An epic journey through human history from ancient times to the present day

by Simon Adams

Overview

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.

From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, when, where, and why of the major events of human history.

Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at the buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.

Simon Adams' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, make this an authoritative and accessible guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753478134
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	10/25/2022
Series:	Kingfisher Atlas
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	917,869
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 11.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Simon Adams was born in Bristol and studied at London and Bristol universities. He worked as an editor of children's reference and other non-fiction books before becoming a full-time writer. SInce then, he has written and contributed to more than 50 books on subjects as varied as American history, the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars and the history of jazz.