Parker, Philip.

World history / Philip Parker. - 1st American ed. - [New York : DK Pub., 2010] - 512 p. : chiefly col. ill., maps ; 23 cm. - Eyewitness companions. .

Includes index.

What is history? -- Timelines of world history -- The prehistoric world to 3000 BCE -- The ancient world, 3000-700 BCE -- The classical world, 700 BCE- 600 CE -- The medieval world, 600-1450 -- The early modern world, 1450-1750 -- The world of empires, 1750-1914 -- The modern world, 1914- -- Directory -- Kings & rulers -- Wars & battles -- Historical landmarks.

With more than 10,000 years of history in the palm of your hand, "Eyewitness Companion: World History" is the ideal one-stop reference for anyone with an interest in historical events, personalities, societies, and cultures, from the first flowering of human civilization in prehistoric times to the present day.

ISBN: 9780756649845 (tr. pbk.) : $30.00 0756649846 (tr. pbk.) : $30.00

LCCN: 2010277277

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World history.
Civilization--History.
History, Ancient.
History, Modern.
Kings and rulers--History.
Military history.
Historic sites.
Chronology, Historical.

LC Class. No.: D20 / .P277 2010