Webster's 21st Century Concise Chronology of World History

This handy volume records the most important events in politics, art, science, religion, and everyday life from the beginnings of ancient civilization some 5,000 years ago to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and beyond. Designed for easy use and illustrated with over 300 photographs and drawings, this unique, single-volume history tells the story of the world in a fascinating, readable style. Special features provide a closer look at pivotal topics--from Greek philosophy to the American Revolution, from World War II to Watergate.