National Geographic Visual History of the World

by Peter Delius, Markus Hattstein, Klaus Berndl, et al.

Book Overview

The world history book to define all others, this visual encyclopedia of world events is a classic in the making--and a favorite of history buffs everywhere. No other volume offers such a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle, from the construction of the Pyramids to the overthrow of the Taliban.Readers see how momentous happenings, personalities, catastrophes, discoveries, and inventions unfold in a visually stimulating layout. Four eight-page...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792236955
• ISBN13: 9780792236955
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 5.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.7" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

History in focus at the corner of your eye.

There is simply too much of world history to know. But this fantastic book makes it all visual by proper focussing, page by page, time after time and through topic after topic, scientifically organized. In this age of over-information through cyberspace, it is difficult to wade through all of it to get to the truth. Here is an authoritative book, with lots and lots of pictures, overviews and short biographies, that does not miss anything of significance, and tells you the truth in such a way that you have no heart to lay the book down. You have only to think of any subject -- be it Industrial Revolution, European Trading Companies, Early China, Wars of ideology and Extermination or anything connected with history -- you will find a whole page devoted to that topic with all the related stories. Well, this book is a must for every home-library.

Wonderful

I too must give this book five stars. This makes an excellent reference book to just about every single historical event on any contintent. Thus far I have yet to notice a Western bias, and have seen detailed pages on the history of India and China. The pictures however make this work extraordinary, they are artfully inserted on every page. The paper has a strong durable quality which will (I hope) ensure this book lasts for some time. Well done!!!!

Captivating!

I've always been a big fan of National Geographics and this comprehensive volume of world history doesn't disappoint. Complete with spectacular photography, the author includes written highlights on each page, covering events from the beginning of history to current times. A color coded cross-referencing system allows the reader to stay on topic, but it's thrilling to just browse in this magnificent book. Open the 600-plus page volume to any page and learn while being entertained about things you vaguely remember from history class, complete with world famous paintings, illustrations, and biographies. Brinkley is a history professor who must have agonized over what to include in this obvious labor of love. Highly recommended - would not collect dust on your coffee table.