The Times History of the World
The Times History of the World
Summary
This new edition of a publishing classic first introduced in 1978 is completely updated and revised, with an even more in depth look at the evolution of human history. With precise maps, clear text, and excellent images, The Times History of the World is truly the standard in historical atlases.
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The Times History of the World by Richard Overy
This new edition of a publishing classic first introduced in 1978 is completely updated and revised, with an even more in depth look at the evolution of human history. With precise maps, clear text, and excellent images, The Times History of the World is truly the standard in historical atlases. The New Edition marks the most radical and comprehensive revision of the book since its original publication. Every spread has been redesigned and rewritten, every map and chart extensively reviewed and updated. There is expanded treatment of China, Japan and southeast Asia from the earliest civilizations to today’s rapidly evolving regions. The coverage of the United States has been strengthened to allow more material on the post-War period while that on the 20th century has been reorganized to reflect new historical perspectives and the dramatic events of this turbulent century. The result is a work unequalled in its authority, quality and imagination, a masterly overview of the endlessly absorbing story of humanity. Page by page, continent by continent, era by era, the full sweep of human history is revealed in enthralling detail. Over 520 computer-generated colour maps Contributions from over 100 leading historians from around the world Over 150 colour photographs 100,000-word glossary detailing every major figure, every major movement and every major development in humna history 16-page chronology of world historyRichard Overy is a leading authority in the field of modern history. His books include The Air War 1939-45 (1980), Goering: The ‘Iron Man’ (1984), War and Economy in the Third Reich (1994), Why the Allies Won (1995), Bomber Command (1997) and Russia’s War (1998). He was consultant editor of The Times Atlas of the Second World War (1989) and general editor of The Times Atlas of the 20th Century (1996). He is currently writing The Oxford History of the Second World War.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780723008941 |
| ISBN 10 | 0723008949 |
| Title | The Times History of the World |
| Author | Richard Overy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1999-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 376 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |