Essential Visual History of the World by National Geographic, 2007

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Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Jacket and book in excellent condition”
Country of Origin
United States
Cookery Topic
none
Custom Bundle
No
Book Series
National Geographic
Original Language
English
Regional Cuisine
none
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Personalized
No
Features
Illustrated
Subjects
Environment, Nature & Earth
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Title
National Geographic Essential Visual History
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Age Level
Adults, Young Adults
Inscribed
Yes
Intended Audience
Adults
Modified Item
No
Edition
First Edition
Series
National Geographic Essential Visual History
Type
Illustrated Book
Era
2000s
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Region
World
Country
world
ISBN
9781426200915
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
National Geographic Society
ISBN-10
1426200919
ISBN-13
9781426200915
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57009385

Product Key Features

Book Title
National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Civilization, Reference, World
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
National Geographic
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
6.7 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-276487
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
909
Synopsis
From the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the essence of world history into a single compact volume. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, its a book as vivid as it is definitive., From the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the concentrated essence of world history into a single compact, 544-page volume that fits in the palm of your hand. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, it's a book as vivid as it is definitive, with an innovative design that invites readers to envision the human epic from a wide variety of revealing perspectives. Here are history's greatest moments presented in self-contained, interactive spreads organized by epochal themes and cross-referenced to offer an in-depth and multi-dimensional view of major world events. The book is organized into eight fundamental eras from prehistory to the present day, with a timeline detailing each section and fascinating sidebars throughout which explore the full scope of the human experience. The illustrations offer a constant, vibrant counterpoint, carefully selected not only to complement the text and depict its important events and personalities, but also to provide the visual excitement that helps turn a wealth of informative facts into an irresistibly fascinating adventure. A casual browser's delight yet authoritative and wide-ranging enough to engage lifelong history buffs or enlighten students in search of a panoramic overview, this amazingly affordable book is truly what its title describes: essential., From the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the concentrated essence of world history into a single compact, 544-page volume that fits in the palm of your hand. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, it's a book as vivid as it is definitive, with an innovative design that invites readers to envision the human epic from a wide variety of revealing perspectives.Here are history's greatest moments presented in self-contained, interactive spreads organized by epochal themes and cross-referenced to offer an in-depth and multi-dimensional view of major world events. The book is organized into eight fundamental eras from prehistory to the present day, with a timeline detailing each section and fascinating sidebars throughout which explore the full scope of the human experience. The illustrations offer a constant, vibrant counterpoint, carefully selected not only to complement the text and depict its important events and personalities, but also to provide the visual excitement that helps turn a wealth of informative facts into an irresistibly fascinating adventure.A casual browser's delight yet authoritative and wide-ranging enough to engage lifelong history buffs or enlighten students in search of a panoramic overview, this amazingly affordable book is truly what its title describes: essential.
LC Classification Number
D21.1

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