National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern...

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Jean-Pierre Isbouts

National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World

The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times

Jean-Pierre Isbouts

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National Geographic Society
19 October 2021

Encyclopaedias & reference works; History; General & world history; History: earliest times to present day

Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.

History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age-here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.

Every chapter includes- Notable dates Salient quotations from the time Explanatory maps Fascinating sidebar stories Photographs of artifacts & landscapes Art works depicting dramatic scenes

Visually driven, rich and far-reaching yet friendly and browsable, with iconic National Geographic maps, illustrations, and images enhancing the pages, this new book is a history-lover's dream.

By: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 232mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781426221897
ISBN 10: 1426221894
Pages: 656
Publication Date: 19 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J E A N - P I E R R E I S B O U T S is a scholar of humanities and history and a professor at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He has published widely on the origins of human civilization, including two bestsellers: The Biblical World and In the Footsteps of Jesus, both published by National Geographic. He is an occasional blogger at medium.com/@jpisbouts. An award winning filmmaker, Dr. Isbouts has also produced TV programs including The Search for the Last Supper (PBS, 2019). Born in the Netherlands, he lives in Santa Monica, California. Website: jpisbouts.org.