Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids? Do you know the reasons behind the outbreak of the First World War? Find answers at a glance and cross-check them with other events that were taking place around the world at the same time. From Prehistoric people to the election of Nelson Mandela and the wars in Iraq - get to grips with world history with this comprehensive account of landmark events.

 

This book is part of a book series called History Of the World .

There are 400 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2004 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Simon Adams is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, and has written extensively on history subjects for children.