The Chambers Dictionary of World History
The Chambers Dictionary of World History
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Summary
With many entries and an in-depth focus on the period 1000-2000, "The Chambers Dictionary of World History" is a straightforward reference that features an easy-to-use A-Z listing of over 7,500 entries.
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The Chambers Dictionary of World History by Editors Of Chambers
This new edition of the "Chambers Dictionary of World History" contains comprehensive coverage of the key figures and events of world history. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent world events, it contains an in depth focus on the period 1000-2000. From the ANC to the XYZ affair, the North-West rebellion to the South Sea bubble, and Waterloo to Watergate, this dictionary marks the milestones. Its coverage embraces the Norman Conquest and Normandy Campaign; Vietnam and Vichy; the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Flowers Campaign; the Prague Spring and the Winter War; the Black Hundreds and the Red Brigades. The roll-call of historical figures runs from Kalashnikov to Kaunda, Nasser to Nimitz, Saladin to Sitting Bull, Cortes to Clinton. The format is an A-Z listing of over 7,500 entries, with sixty mini-essays on topics covering history prior to AD 1000. Forty tables of information list the members of important dynasties, and over twenty five family trees of the monarchic dynasties of Europe. All countries of the world have a brief and concise entry, together with a map to show their geographical setting.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780550130006 |
| ISBN 10 | 0550130004 |
| Title | The Chambers Dictionary of World History |
| Author | Editors Of Chambers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2000-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 958 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |