Chronicle of the World

Imagine the history of humankind told in the crisp reportorial style of a news story. Imagine it accompanied by a stunning cavalcade of vibrant full-color illustrations photographs and maps that bring the past vividly to life. That history is here in one easy-to-access volume that shows you the events and people that have shaped the world as we know it. 2 750 illustrations and photographs. (Prentice Hall)