History Year by Year

Name: History Year by Year
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (669 reviews)
Author: DK

by DK

Nonfiction Historical Fiction

4.5 (669)

4.5 stars from 669 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

Published by Penguin GroupPublished 2012-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You like to understand how current events connect to the past without reading dense textbooks.
You're a visual learner who needs maps, photographs, and graphics to make information stick.
You want a reference book that's equally good for flipping through at random or following a specific historical period.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer narrative histories that tell deep stories about individual lives and moments.
You need academic rigour and extensive citations for research or university work.
You already own a comprehensive history reference and don't need another overview.

About this book

History Year by Year presents a visual timeline of human history from ancient African origins to the present day. The book charts the most significant events and memorable moments of each year in a chronological format that runs throughout. The guide covers a diverse range of people, cultures, countries, ideas, inventions, and innovations to provide a global perspective on history. Photography, maps, and graphics accompany the timeline content. The multi-layered timeline structure allows readers to navigate through different time periods, while the organized layout and concise information make the book suitable for both comprehensive reading and casual browsing. It serves as a reference work for family libraries.

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$1.99 – $19.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 85% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 156 days. Typically stays discounted for 22 days.

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Currently #3,424 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 669 reviews

Gaining approximately 7 new reviews per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.5.

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