National Geographic Visual History of the World guides readers
through civilization, from ancient history to present day
events, with more than 4,000 illustrations and photographs. No
other volume offers such a comprehensive and richly illustrated
chronicle of world events, from the construction of the Pyramids
to the overthrow of the Taliban. See how momentous happenings,
personalities, catastrophes, discoveries, and inventions unfold
in a visually stimulating layout. A timeline at the bottom of
every page highlights the most important events, names, and
dates of the era, and color-coded cross-referencing helps point
readers to other applicable sections. Ideal for people who
prefer to flip through books at random, this highly accessible
resource contains sidebars on the great religions, influential
ideologies, and other topics, as well as biographies of world
leaders and notable personalities in the arts and humanities.