National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times

National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times - Hardcover

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National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times - Hardcover

National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times - Hardcover

by Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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Book Overview

Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.

From the dawn of humankind to the modern age, every era and civilization, war and innovation, is revealed in this comprehensive work.

History comes to life in this complete overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Stunning visuals, imagery past and present, informative maps, and thought-provoking text make this book an instant classic.

From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age―here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.

Perfect for browsing, for reference, and for study, this National Geographic masterpiece offers the full picture of the history of the world, sure to satisfy everyone in the family.

Chapters include:
  • Timelines of notable dates
  • Telling quotations from the period
  • Explanatory maps
  • Fascinating sidebar stories
  • Photographs of artifacts & landscapes
  • Art works ancient and contemporary depicting key moments

From young readers still learning history in school to anyone wanting to refresh their understanding of the trends and key events that have shaped our world over millennia, anyone seeking an illuminating dive into world history will be fascinated and satisfied by this book.
ISBN9781426221897
Author Jean-Pierre Isbouts
PublisherNational Geographic Society
GenreNews & politics and History
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages656
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times

National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times - Hardcover

National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times - Hardcover

By Jean-Pierre Isbouts

About Jean-Pierre Isbouts

Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a scholar of humanities and history and a professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He has published widely on the origins of human civilization, including two bestsellers: The Biblical World and In the Footsteps of Jesus, both published by National Geographic. He is an occasional blogger at medium.com/@jpisbouts. An award-winning filmmaker, Dr. Isbouts has also produced TV programs including The Search for the Last Supper (PBS, 2019). Born in the Netherlands, he lives in Santa Monica, California. Website: jpisbouts.org.

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