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World History For Dummies, 3rd Edition will take readers on a journey through time and space. Step into the prehistoric world of the Neanderthals, move into Greek and Roman empires, follow the trail of British colonialism, and end up in the 21st century to see how history... Read Full Overview

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Want to know more about global history? This concise guide explains in clear detail all the major players and events that have made the world what it is today. Covering the entirety of human history,... Read Full Overview

If history scares you or bores you silly, that's probably because a teacher once required you to memorize a bunch of dates - when things like the Magna Carta and the Versailles Treaty were signed, for example. Admittedly, dates are a big part of history, but only because historical... Read Full Overview