History by Simon Adams
The definitive, 4.4 million year-old story of human history
From the origins of mankind to the 21st century, spanning the globe and based on the latest research, the complete story of the people, events, themes, ideas and forces that have shaped human existence.
Find out about our history’s turning points: eye witness accounts and biographies give a personal angle to major events. Explore humankind’s legacy from architecture and artefacts to the big ideas that have changed our world. Examine the effect we’ve had on nature and vice versa. And discover how the past has been unlocked: from interpreting ancient documents to analysing ice cores.
A compelling look at human existence: perfect for the family bookshelf.
Adam Hart Davis has worked and presented on major TV series including Local Heroes, Top Ten Treasures, Tomorrow’s World, What The Stuarts Did For Us, What The Victorians Did For Us, What The Romans Did For Us, and recently What The Ancients Did For Us. He lives in the West of England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856130622 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856130622 |
| Title | History |
| Author | Simon Adams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 612 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |