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082			_a909 H673 2016
245	0	4	_aThe history book / _ccontributors, Reg Grant, consultant editor, Fiona Coward, Thomas Cussans, Joel Levy, Philip Parker, Sally Regan, Philip Wilkinson.
250			_aFirst American edition.
260			_aNew York : _bDK Publishing, _c2016.
300			_a352 pages : _billustrations (some color) ; _c24 cm
500			_a"Big ideas simply explained"--Jacket.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"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.
650			_aWorld history _vJuvenile Literature
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