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

$ 11.62

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

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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.