{"product_id":"world-history-from-the-ancient-world-to-the-information-age-9781465462404","title":"World History: From the Ancient World to the Information Age","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive World History Reference Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated world history book guides you through over 350 defining moments that shaped our global story. From prehistoric human ancestors to modern political events, this reference covers the complete span of human civilization in accessible detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Historical Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book tracks human movement across continents through detailed maps, showing migration patterns and territorial changes throughout history. Each turning point is documented with context about the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that drove historical change. The content spans from ancient civilizations through medieval periods to contemporary events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Historical Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography throughout the book captures historical people, places, and artifacts from every period. Detailed paintings illustrate key events and individuals. Artifacts are photographed to show material culture across different eras. From architectural achievements like the Colosseum to pivotal speeches, visual elements bring historical moments into clear focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardcover book comes in a protective slipcase, making it suitable for home libraries and long-term reference use. The format supports both casual browsing and focused research on specific historical periods or events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource serves students researching specific historical periods, educators seeking visual teaching materials, and readers building foundational knowledge of world events. The chronological organization and comprehensive index support quick reference and systematic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthor Expertise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Parker specializes in classical and medieval history. His previous works include books on Roman frontiers, Viking history, and global trade routes. He has contributed to multiple DK historical reference publications and brings experience as both a diplomat and historical atlas publisher to this comprehensive guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTake a trip through the defining moments of our global story and see the thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that have shaped the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a beautiful slipcase, \u003ci\u003eWorld History\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for anyone who loves history or wants to broaden their knowledge. This accessible book covers over 350 of the world's most important turning points, from our earliest human ancestors of prehistory to political events of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow detailed maps showing the continuous movement of humans across the Earth, and examine fascinating paintings illustrating the events and individuals that took them there. Beautiful photography throughout the book will carry you back in time to see the people and places of the stories - along with stunning artifacts from every historical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom magnificent buildings like the Colosseum to magnificent words like \"I have a dream!\", this guide brings history's most significant events to life for every reader to discover and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Parker\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian specializing in the classical and medieval world. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWorld History\u003c\/i\u003e (Eyewitness Companions), \u003ci\u003eThe Empire Stops Here: A Journey Along the Frontiers of the Roman Empire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Northmen's Fury: A History of the Viking World\u003c\/i\u003e, and general editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Routes: A History of Cargoes and Commerce over Land and Sea.\u003c\/i\u003e He was a contributor to DK's\u003ci\u003e History Year by Year\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e History of the World in 1,000 Objects.\u003c\/i\u003e He previously worked as a diplomat and a publisher of historical atlases.","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680955470098,"sku":"9781465462404","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_43047416-3b37-4dc8-b1d9-73681fbc2d97.jpg?v=1733946435","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/world-history-from-the-ancient-world-to-the-information-age-9781465462404","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}