DK The History Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained Hardcover

Why did democracy emerge in ancient Greece? How did Spain conquer South and Central America? And what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall?Part of DKs indispensable Big Ideas series, this fully revised and updated new edition of The History Book answers these questions and many more. The perfect introduction to the subject, it explores and explains everything from the origins of Homo Sapiens to the arrival of the internet, and from the French Revolution to the space race through a combination of easytofollow explanations, innovative graphics, and intriguing quotes. This fascinating new edition featuresMore than 90 of the most important events, milestones, and turning points in world history from the agricultural revolution to WWI and WWIISimple explanations, bold infographics and stepbystep diagrams that untangle complex historical events, and witty illustrationsKey quotes from major historical figures from Julius Caesar to Barack ObamaEight pages of brandnew content, including entries on the Covid19 pandemic, the Chinese BeltandRoad initiative, the Capitol riots, and Russias invasion of UkraineA truly accessible and comprehensive introduction to an essential and engrossing subject, The History Book is perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate overview of world history. The Big Ideas seriesWith more than 13 million copies sold across 130 countries and in 39 languages, DKs awardwinning Big Ideas series explores and explains a broad range of essential subjects with its... | DK The History Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained Hardcover