The Illustrated History of the World
- List Price: $375.00
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
- Publish date: 10/01/2000
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The Illustrated History of the World is a new, lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, this comprehensive 11-volume set traces the tumultuous story of humankind from the origins of Homo sapiens to the most recent upheavals in the Balkans. The masterful, sweeping narrative is illustrated with more than 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color bring complex situations into clear focus. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. A new comprehensive series index in Volume 11 provides ready access to the entire set.
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Dr. Roberts's revisions incorporate the latest findings of archaeology and anthropology, while new chapters extend the coverage to the end of the 20th century. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.
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