Accompanied by a searchable CD-ROM, an updated edition of the classic history of the world encompasses more than twenty thousand entries, organized chronologically, along with sixty-five maps, multiple cross-references, a comprehensive index, and definitive overviews of social and cultural developments, regional history, and more. (view table of contents)

Illustrations, maps, and timelines supplement short descriptions of significant events, figures, geographical locations, and terms in alphabetical order, emphasizing Central and South America, Africa, and Oceania.

More than four thousand entries cover people, places, organizations, events, and concepts in world history (view table of contents)

Product Description: Illustrated in colour with maps and diagrams , the Usborne Book of World History Dates covers all the mos t important dates in world history from 9000 B.C. to the pre sent day. '

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Traces in outline form the major events of world history from the dawn of civilization to the present.

Provides a comprehensive reference to major historical developments since the Paleolithic period

Provides a general review of the significant events and forces that have shaped world history, focusing on Western civilization