A short history of the world : the story of mankind from prehistory to the modern day
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New York : Metro Books, [2008].
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304 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Ft. Walton Beach - Adult nonfiction | 909 WOOLF | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Metro Books, [2008].
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Book
Language
English
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Includes index.
General Note
"This 2008 edition published by Metro Books by arrangement with Arcturus Publishing Limited"--Title page verso.
Description
Mankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how we did get to where we are today? This book tells the story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, great empires built and destroyed.\\With over 350 pictures, this volume is a visual treat. Every double-page spread focuses on a different topic and most contain an at-a-glance timeline, making this ideal for quick reference and for reading in depth.\\Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the first civilizations, follow marauding Mongols on their quest to conquer or find out what made colonial empires tick, look no further than A Short History of the World.\\Over 350 illustrations\114 timelines\Feature panels\World history timeline.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Woolf, A. (2008). A short history of the world: the story of mankind from prehistory to the modern day . Metro Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Woolf, Alex, 1964-. 2008. A Short History of the World: The Story of Mankind From Prehistory to the Modern Day. Metro Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Woolf, Alex, 1964-. A Short History of the World: The Story of Mankind From Prehistory to the Modern Day Metro Books, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Woolf, Alex. A Short History of the World: The Story of Mankind From Prehistory to the Modern Day Metro Books, 2008.
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