The illustrated History Of The World: From The Big Bang To The Third Millennium

by Neil Morris, Neil Grant, Lisa Isenman

The Illustrated History of the World invites readers of all ages to explore the main currents of world history, from the Big Bang to the Third Millennium. A comprehensive reference book, it brings great civilizations including Greece, Rome, China and India to life, as well as some of the big names in history, from Alexander the Great to Joan of Arc, and from Michelangelo to Mother Teresa. Stunningly illustrated throughout with over 2,000 color maps, artifacts, graphs and realistic artwork reconstructions of scenes from daily life, it provides a panoramic overview of the people, events, issues and conflicts that have shaped our world.

Genres: History, World History

288 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[Tallardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly good book. Everyone should read it, it fills vast voids in my knowledge left by 9 years of History lesson up to examination at 16.

The format is spot on. You get a double page spread for each topic. So the whole Persian empire, two pages with a load of pictures. Easy to read, interesting to look at and exactly the right amount of detail to give you the back ground knowledge you actually need.

If you want a fun and quick way to get a grand sweep global history, get just this book. If you want a deep understanding of current global political affairs, start with this book. If you want to get it for a history obsessed kid, do. If you want to keep up with that kid, get one for you as well.

[Karl H · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great cliff notes of world hsotory.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! This book was amazing. There were so many things I loved! I loved learning about the history of Islam. I liked seeing how things related to and affected each other. I liked the relatively unbiased way Mr. Morris told the history. There were many visuals on each page, helping me to understand things better. I definitely have to read it like four more times to wrap my head around all of it! I definitely recommend that loves of history and visual learners read this!