History's Greatest Headlines: Events That Shook the World - Couverture souple

Stone, Barry; Inglis, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1741964539 ISBN 13 : 9781741964530

Editeur : Murdoch Books, 2010

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Recorded history is rich with events that have shaken the world and swayed the course of human advancement, and while many of them pre-date the modern newspaper they all were headlines that changed the world. From the suicide of Cleopatra and the end of the Egyptian dynasty, to the Black Death sweeping across Europe, the eruption of Krakatoa, the carnage at Stalingrad and the resignation of Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal, history's rich stories are there to be told. History's Greatest Headlines takes readers on an entertaining journey through forty of the most significant events in our collective story. Short, easily digestible chapters make this an ideal way to catch up on famous historical events, and illustrations and period photography enhance each story. History's Greatest Headlines is the perfect gift for amateur history buffs, students and anyone else seeking to understand the world we live in today. Key points: the ultimate popular history book; readers will delight in the captivating stories while gaining a solid understanding of world history; 80 illustrations, including maps and period photographs add a strong visual element

Biographie de l'auteur :

Barry Stone is a writer and travel photographer. He has been a long-time contributor of feature stories and travel pieces to some of Australia's largest daily newspapers. James Inglis is an Australian editor and writer based in Melbourne. He specialises in reviews, interviews and opinion pieces, and has been published in various national and state newspapers and periodicals.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Murdoch Books
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1741964539
• ISBN 13: 9781741964530
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336