The History Book

Resumen del libro

Why did democracy emerge in ancient Greece? How did Spain conquer South and Central America? And what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall?Part of DK's indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The History Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the space race through a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes. This fascinating new edition features:More than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWIISimple explanations, bold infographics and step-by-step diagrams that untangle complex historical events, and witty illustrationsKey quotes from major historical figures from Julius Caesar to Barack ObamaEight pages of brand-new content, including entries on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chinese Belt-and-Road initiative, the Capitol riots, and Russia's invasion of UkraineA truly accessible and comprehensive introduction to an essential and engrossing subject, The History Book is perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate overview of world history.

The Big Ideas seriesWith more than 13 million copies sold across 130 countries and in 39 languages, DK's award-winning Big Ideas series explores and explains a broad range of essential subjects with its innovative graphic and quote-led approach. The previous edition of The History Book has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide. Other titles in the series include The Military History Book, The Politics Book and The Economics Book.

Biografía del autor

P En B DK /B creemos en la magia de descubrir. Por eso creamos libros que exploran ideas y despiertan la curiosidad sobre nuestro mundo.<br> P De las primeras palabras al Big Bang, de los misterios de la naturaleza a los secretos de la ciudad, descubre en nuestros libros el conocimiento de grandes expertos y disfruta de horas de diversión e inspiración inagotable.<br>