A fascinating chronological guide to all the key events and people who have helped shape the world today.
From the Big Bang through the rise and fall of the greatest empires to the great technological achievements of modern times, this book will help readers view our collective past in panorama, making sense of the confusing world in which we live today.
Contents
1) The Ancient World
2) The Medieval and Renaissance World
3) The Enlightened World
4) The Nineteenth Century
5) The Modern World
