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by: Edward Hull
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 903
EAN: 9780760709702
ISBN: 076070970X
Label: Barnes & Noble
Manufacturer: Barnes & Noble
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: April 05, 1999
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Sales Rank: 58466
Studio: Barnes & Noble
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Product Description:
Six millennia of world history at a glance, in more than 400 illustrations.Through thousands of dates, facts and quotes, all in chronological sequence, a 30-foot, visual panorama of history literally unfolds, revealing untold treasures inside. Great empires, dynasties, rulers from King Solomon to the present day, exciting inventions, and dramatic discoveries: this magnificent, fully updated chart covers 40 centuries before Christ and 20 centuries after his birth. Based on the famous and now very rare Victoria wall chart, first published in 1890, it maintains the traditional design, but with new maps, charts, and information that go right up to the 21st century. With coverage of the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Worlds; Geochronological Timecharts; images of sculptures and costumes; ethnologies; and lots more, this one-of-a-kind item can be displayed on the wall or used as a handy educational reference.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Not the history of ideas
Although this is certainly a provocative artifact and an intriguing way to view history visually, I don't find it particularly useful for learning anything about history. Because this was first published for 19th century audiences, it has to proceed from its Victorian starting place, and likewise Victorian religiosity. It goofily begins at Adam and Eve in 4004 b.c.e. (!). Because a diagram is not easily revised once finished the more recent panels just continue the problem. It caters to Victorian ... Read More
Rating:  - 6000 Years at your Fingertips
This chart is an incredibly detailed timeline of world history covering 6000 years. At the top are the years and as you look down the chart you are able to see what was going on everywhere in the world at that time.
It is a great way to put an event into context with the rest of the world at that same time.
The chart is in color and printed on quality paper so it holds up to lots of use.
You could even remove it from its hard cover and put it up on a wall ... Read More
Rating: - A wonderful resource
This wall chart, fold-out book was a wonderful resource to my daughters when they were in school. We would pull it out and it was amazing how times, people, and events were reduced to a point where you could compare them. We never put it on a wall but would lay it on a table and turn it like a book or fold out only so many pages. It really helped put historical events in perspective. It's worth every penny!!!
Rating: - This is a Great Treasure
An immensely interesting timeline that takes you from Adam and Eve to walking on the moon. History buffs can study and read this chart for years on end. It is a visual representation of our past and graphically traces the nations, leaders and events of our civilized world. Great for kids to gaze at, grandparents to marvel at, and teachers to hang in their classroom as I did. Also helpful if your reading about the past to gather context about the time period. Makes a great gift. Do not plan to buy ... Read More
Rating: - Wall Chart of World History
Received in a timely manner and as represented by the seller. A good experience.
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