History's Timeline: A 40,000-Year Chronology of Civilization (hardcover, mint)

$ 11.62

COLLECTIBLE: Non-rare mass market reference work Era: Late Twentieth Century SUBJECT: World History width: 6 inches Item Length: 11 inches LITTLE KNOWN: Originally compiled by a team of specialist British historians Item Height: 1 inch Intended Audience: General readers and students Publisher: Crescent Books Vintage: Over 35 years old REVIEWS: Highly praised for its clear comparative timeline structure height: 1 inch Book Title: History's Timeline: A 40,000 Year Chronology Features: Comprehensive chronological charts across eight historical eras Item Weight: 20 oz Genre: History ISBN: 9780517340004 Release Year: 1981 Number of Pages: 240 Language: English ORIGINAL/FACSIMILE: Original Topic: Chronology of Civilization Author: Jean Cooke BINDING: Hardcover Unit Quantity: 1 EXTRA: Features over 250 color illustrations and maps Illustrator: Various Original Language: English Country of Origin: USA, New York Item Width: 6 inches Format: Hardcover Type: Reference Book SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES: Dust jacket included Publication Year: 1989 Narrative Type: Non-fiction chronological record RATING: Four Stars for accessibility and visual layout THEME: Global Human Civilization MISCELLANEOUS: Includes a detailed index and thematic reference section INTENDED LEVEL: Intermediate Edition: Reprint edition

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History's Timeline: A 40,000-Year Chronology of Civilization (hardcover, mint). It serves as a master key to world history, organizing the rise and fall of empires, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural revolutions into a clear, synchronized format. From the earliest nomadic tribes to the complexities of the late twentieth century, the narrative layout ensures that the grand sweep of history remains accessible and engaging. This expansive volume offers a breathtaking journey through forty millennia of human progress. It serves as a master key to world history, organizing the rise and fall of empires, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural revolutions into a clear, synchronized format. Readers can easily track what was happening in the Americas while simultaneously observing developments in Asia or Europe. The book is heavily enriched with colorful illustrations, maps, and diagrams that bring ancient and modern eras to life. It is more than just a list of dates; it provides a structural framework for understanding how disparate civilizations influenced one another over time. From the earliest nomadic tribes to the complexities of the late twentieth century, the narrative layout ensures that the grand sweep of history remains accessible and engaging. It is an essential companion for anyone looking to connect the dots of our shared global heritage in a single, well-organized sitting. Keys: history, timeline, chronology, civilization, reference, illustrated, world, ancient, modern, world, mapping, educational, crescent, Cooke, records. Jean Cooke was a prolific British author and editor specializing in educational reference works for children and adults. Over her career, she collaborated on numerous encyclopedias and historical surveys, focusing on making complex global data accessible through visual timelines and clear, concise prose for major international publishing houses and distributors. The price is set based on the excellent condition and the inclusion of the dust jacket, which is often missing from this title. While mass-marketed, high-quality copies command a modest premium over standard "good" or "acceptable" listings. Shipping is integrated to remain competitive with major online booksellers and platforms.