World history

This is one of a series providing essential facts on a variety of subjects.

The information is often presented in visual form using colourful graphics and artwork features, complemented by short text panels.Focusing on world history, this book covers the ancient world of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and other great civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Vikings, the Crusades, wars, cultures, the Renaissance, the spread of religions, exploration, great empires, wars of independence, revolutions, social changes, imperialism, the two world wars, world leaders, and the world today.

A chronology of events is included.