Adams Simon. History of the World

London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2004. — 400 p.The Dorling Kindersley History of the World starts with the origins of life on earth and ends in the 1990s. It is a visual journey into the past. The timespan of the book is divided into 20 chapters, and a fully illustrated map introduces the most important events of each period. A specially designed timechart follows, which pinpoints key developments and events in the cultures of each continent. Key events are then described in chronological order, continent by continent.
In every chapter, feature pages explore fascinating aspects of the daily life, religion, and civilizations of the period. Photographs, paintings, maps, and illustrations bring each subject vividly to life. Any topic can be found easily by looking in the comprehensive index. Difficult words are
explained clearly in the glossary, and illustrated reference pages, packed with up-to-date information, include a detailed section on British national history.