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A comprehensive, accessible reference designed for the desk<br />and library-with all the pertinent facts of world history from<br />the dawn of humanity to the 21st century.<br /><br />With authoritative and enlightening essays and detailed maps, charts, and time lines, <i>National Geographic Almanac of World History</i> encapsulates in one volume all of the important people and events that have changed the world. In chronological chapters, this amazing almanac reveals the fascinating story of the growth and change of society, from the Neanderthals to the nuclear age.<br /><br />Culled from the extensive National Geographic archives, <i>Almanac of World History</i> includes more than 220 maps, photographs, and illustrations to enhance readers' understanding of history. Each chapter features three types of easy-to-access entries, including lively introductory spreads that are filled with time lines, charts, images, and sidebars; essay spreads that give more in-depth information on a pe