Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic,
book-long timeline of over 7 million years. When did Hannibal cross the Alps? What caused the War of Jenkins' Ear? Who was
Rosa Parks? How did the Arab Spring unfold? Discover history's most decisive
moments as and when they happened. Taking a chronological approach, History Year
by Year invites you to explore momentous discoveries, ingenious inventions, and
important events from around the world in the context of their time. Along the
way, you'll meet charismatic leaders, brutal dictators, influential thinkers,
and innovative scientists from around the globe .Follow in the steps of your human ancestors as they colonised the planet,
developed tools, harnessed fire, and painted cave walls. Learn how their
descendants established great civilisations, founded huge empires, domesticated
animals, built pyramids, produced great art, authored epic poems, and even
travelled into space. There are wars, rebellions, voyages of adventure and
discovery, extraordinary technological developments, and incredible sporting
feats. In this history book, you will find: * -Maps, photography, facts and statistics about the timeline of the world for over 7 million years. * -Chapters with information about the origin of humans, early civilisation, trade and invention, technology and more. * -Detailed descriptions and information on significant moments in history that shaped life. Accessible to everyone, History Year by Year's combination of bite-sized
information, eye-catching images, crystal-clear maps, and memorable stats will
delight history lovers and make an ideal gift for trivia fans wanting facts at
their fingertips. If you've ever wondered exactly what happened when and where
it all took place - then this is the book for you.