The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events by Bernard Grun; Eva Simpson - 2005

Touchstone, 2005. 4th Edition. . Soft cover. As New. As new copy; unread, completely crisp and unmarked. Can nearly be described as brand new. Full number line. A vast and absorbing resource, the fourth edition of The Timetables of History spans millennia of human history. Unlike any other reference volume, this book gives a sweeping overview of the making of the contemporary world by mapping out at a glance what was happening simultaneously, from the dawn of history to the present day. With nearly 100 pages of new material, including: -Recent breakthroughs in science and technology -New achievements in the visual arts and music -Milestones in religion, philosophy, and learning -The rise and fall of nations and the emergence of historical figures -Landmarks in the drama of daily life around the world 5th or later Printin 5th or later Printin 5th or later Printin