Description
| Product ID: | 9781472932945 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Whitaker's |
| Title: | Chronologica |
| Subtitle: | The Incredible Years That Defined History |
| Authors: | Author: Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A fact-filled journey through 100 years of world history, exploring famous people and events in addition to lesser-known historical happenings. 100 Amazing Years presents a concise, punchy analysis of years and personalities which instigated big changes and were particularly formative in the making of the modern world. Compiled by the team behind Whitaker''s Almanack, Chronologica is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloons, comets... and monkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most incredible years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasn''t always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years'' War didn''t actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.Chronologica is an informative and entertaining glimpse into history, beautifully illustrated and full of incredible facts. While Chronologica tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this books also recounts the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.This historical compendium is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history buff with something new! |
| Imprint Name: | Bloomsbury Yearbooks |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-11-17 |
