Illustrated History of the World

The Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millennium by Neil Morris and others compiles a wealth of information about the history of humankind. After briefly detailing the evolution of life on Earth, the authors explore the concurrent settlements, languages and cultural traditions of peoples around the world. Sections such as ""Celtic Europe"" and ""Decolonization of Africa"" cover such topics as medicine, politics, war and the arts. Sidebars, timelines and well-captioned illustrations add to the informative text.