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352 pages :

illustrations (chiefly colour), maps, portraits.
Contents include: Origins and ancient civilizations, 200,000 years ago-500 CE -- The medieval world, 500-1492 -- The early modern era, 1420-1795 -- Changing societies, 1776-1914 -- The modern world, 1914-present.
Summary: Discover the most significant moments in the history of the world, from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the Space Race. And come face to face with the world's most influential leaders, thinkers, and political figures, from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama. (Publisher)

Big ideas simply explained.