"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most...

Who was the Sun King? How did samurai become sumo wrestlers? what was the Black Hole of Calcutta? And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory. Volume 3: Early Modern Times is the third of a four volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historicalevents are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.

This book features fun, informative text and illustrations about one hundred events from history that shaped the modern world.

"A gorgeous, large-format gift hardcover featuring city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day."

A history of the Middle Ages, highlighting major events, personalities, and national stories of the world's cultures in chronological order from the fall of the Roman Empire to the birth of the Renaissance.

An intellectual tour of the world's lesser-known histories offers a collection of alternate views that are drawn from a premise that history has been recorded from the corrupted perspectives of its victors.