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1001 days that shaped the world Peter Furtado; Michael Wood

Contributor(s): Publication details: Crows Nest, NSW : Pier 9, an imprint of Murdoch Books, c2018. Description: 960 p. : col.ill., maps, ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781760524050
Other title:
  • One thousand and one days that shaped the world
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 909 ON ET
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. 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.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 909 ON ET (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available FINEMONEY JAN2019 T0061824

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.
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.

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