You will find the history of the world from the Big Bang to the year 2000, covering the major civilizations, rulers and events. The book paints vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years and includes: Clear descriptions of historical events, reconstructions of exciting scenes throughout history, fascinating illustrations, over 100 maps and a12000-year illustrated timechart. This combined volume includes: Ancient World, Medieval World, Prehistoric World, and The Last 500 Years.

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