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This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Over 4,000 clear, concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history, seperate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and subject entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places. This new edition of the dictionary has been thoroughly updated to cover recent changes in world affairs. It includes new biographies for recent key figures (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI ), updated biographies for other major figures (e.g. Tony Blair), and the addition of recent major events and their after-effects (including the Orange Revolution and the 2004 tsunami). The book also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. These include the African slave trade, the Black Death, and the Normandy campaign.Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious dictionary provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and the general reader.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100192807005
ISBN-139780192807007
eBay Product ID (ePID)94499266
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Edition2
Book TitleDictionary of World History
Number of Pages720 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicReference, World
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorJonathan Law
Book SeriesOxford Quick Référence Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight18.7 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
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