1001 Days That Shaped Our World - Couverture souple

Furtado, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844037398 ISBN 13 : 9781844037391

Editeur : Cassell Illustrated, 2012

Synopsis

This remarkable book presents enthralling accounts of 1001 life-changing events that have taken place around the world since the Big Bang. From the foundation of Rome on 21 April 753bce to the death of Colonel Gaddafi in October 2011, and from the Battle of Marathon on 21 September 490 bce to the rescue of Chilean miners after 69 days trapped underground, 1001 Days That Shaped Our World tells the history of the world through extraordinary moments, decisive encounters, memorable incidents, and natural disasters. Compiled by historian, Peter Furtado, and written by an international team of historians, journalists, and scientists, the book features a detailed and informative account of every event, together with an assessment of the longer term physical, cultural, social or economic impact. Evocative paintings and dramatic photographs complement the incisive text to make this book the one essential guide you'll need to understand just why the world is what it is today.

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Although in a way, history is being made every day, some stand out in the memory or learning more than others. These are the days that had the most impact on the people who witnessed them and the greatest consequences for society in the months and years to follow. These are the discoveries that opened up eyes to a wider world, the decisions and acts that steered people from one possible future to another, and the disasters that shocked people into working together for support and community. Man has always recorded history, from the creation of Alexandria, the Roman empire and the ancient classical world, to the calendar, and the first newspaper.

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter Furtado has been the editor of History Today magazine since 1998. He holds degrees in history and art history from Oxford University and has edited many reference works on world history, including the Atlas of World History which was "wholly admirable...a great achievement" (Daily Telegraph). He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cassell Illustrated
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1844037398
• ISBN 13: 9781844037391
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 960