1001 days that shaped the world (Record no. 35545)
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| ISBN | |
|---|---|
| International Standard Book Number | 9781760524050 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 909 ON ET |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | 1001 days that shaped the world |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Peter Furtado; Michael Wood |
| VARYING FORM OF TITLE | |
| Title proper/short title | One thousand and one days that shaped the world |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Crows Nest, NSW : |
| Publisher | Pier 9, an imprint of Murdoch Books, |
| Date | c2018. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 960 p. : |
| Other Details | col.ill., maps, ; |
| Size | 22 cm. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | A record of life-changing moments. Authoritatively compiled by historians, scientists, and journalists. 1001 Days that Shaped the World is an essential guide to the most extraordinary day's humankind has ever known. Each of those days formed the mindset of a culture, the history of a country, or the shape of a region. This fascinating guide is perfect for everyone who wishes to discover more about the triumphs and disasters that have shaped our world.<br/> From the foundation of Rome on April 21, 753 B.C. to the Arab Spring of 2011, this updated edition of 1001 Days That Shaped the World focuses on those truly pivotal moments that have changed the direction of world history. This page-turner of a book summarizes each event with a dramatic descriptive article and, memorable illustrations and photos. Among the general categories of events described by historian Peter Furtado and his team of researchers and writers are decisive battles, major natural disasters, historical assassinations, the hatching of political plots, artistic and cultural milestones, and much more. Here are stories of human achievement, high drama, and memorable tragedy, explained in terms of their physical, cultural, social, or economic impact on the world.<br/><br/> |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Chronology, Historical |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | World history |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | History |
| General | Miscellanea |
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| Personal name | Wood, Michael, |
| Dates | 1948-, |
| Role | Writer of Introduction |
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| Personal name | Furtado, Peter, |
| Role | Edited by |
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| Personal name | Wood, Michael, |
| Dates | 1948-, |
| Role | Writer of Preface |
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| Date last seen | Full call number | Barcode | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Withdrawn status | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition |
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| 12/02/2019 | 909 ON ET | T0061824 | 12/02/2019 | REGULAR | FINEMONEY JAN2019 | Dewey Decimal Classification | University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 12/02/2019 | Virgin Megastore |