A fact-filled introduction to global history with stories and characters
from the most important turning points from the dawn of civilization to
World War II, this book is designed for children with an interest in the
past who want to find out more about the people who made
history--artists and architects, soldiers and explorers, politicians and
religious leaders. From the discovery of metalworking to the devastation
of the Black Death, and from the rise of the Ottoman empire to the
scramble for Africa, key events in world history are introduced simply
and clearly, with the help of stunning illustrations from the British
Library's collection.