The history book
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New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.
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Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Written in plain English, The history book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian, you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book"--Back cover.
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A comprehensive introduction to the most important questions, ideas, movements, and events that have defined history. Entries explore and explain each idea, placing them in their social and cultural context. In a grand timeline, it explores the civilizations, revolutions, and technologies that have made our world unrecognizable to our ancestors. -- adapted from back cover
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grant, R. G., Coward, F. S., Cussans, T., Levy, J., Parker, P., Regan, S., & Wilkerson, P. (2020). The history book ([Second] American edition.). DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)R. G., Grant et al.. 2020. The History Book. DK Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)R. G., Grant et al.. The History Book DK Publishing, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grant, R. G.,, et al. The History Book [Second] American edition., DK Publishing, 2020.
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