An ambitious account of the human experience captures the incredible history of humanity in its entirety with stories of heroes and villains, battles and empires, and breathtaking works of art, all presented in chronological order from before 3.5 million years B.C. to the present day.
This vividly illustrated history of the world spans from the time before the human race appeared on earth through 1988. At something like $20.00, it was an irresistible bargain. There is a sister publication called "Chronicle of the 20th Century" with 1,350 pages and 3,000 photographs.
This is a chronicle of events in world history in the form of a short newspaper articles, with photos or illustrations for many. The approach is gimmicky but it works, as it makes the information much more accessible than a typical reference book. It is an ambitious work due to the comprehensive coverage, but a consistent high standard of quality is maintained throughout.