TY  - BOOK
TI  - The history book / 
SN  - 9780241225929
U1  - 909 H673 2016 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - New York
PB  - DK Publishing, 
KW  - World history
KW  - Juvenile Literature
N1  - "Big ideas simply explained"--Jacket; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "The History Book is a fascinating journey through the most significant events in history and the big ideas behind each one, from the dawn of civilization to the lightning-paced culture of today. One hundred crystal-clear articles explore the Law Code of Hammurabi, the Renaissance, the American Revolution, World War II, and much, much more, bringing the events and people of history to life. As part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, The History Book uses infographics and images to explain key ideas and themes. Biographies of key leaders, thinkers, and warriors, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama, offer insight into their lives and further historical insight into these world-changing episodes. The History Book makes the past 4,000 years of history accessible and provides enlightenment on the forces that shaped the world as we know it today, for students and history buffs alike
ER  -