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

$ 11.62

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

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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.