Almanac of world history. (reprint, 2003).9780792259114 Almanac almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record religious feasts, seasonal changes, and the like. of world history. (reprint reprint An individually bound copy of an article in a journal or science communication , 2003) Daniels, Patricia and Stephen G. Hyslop. Natl. Geographic Society 2006 384 pages $24.00 Paperback D20 Produced by a current and former editor for National Geographic, this volume presents a thematic treatment of world history intended to serve as a starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for the general reader. Each article consists of a two-page spread that describes major milestones such as the evolution of writing, the emergence of colonialism colonialism Control by one power over a dependent area or people. The purposes of colonialism include economic exploitation of the colony's natural resources, creation of new markets for the colonizer, and extension of the colonizer's way of life beyond its national borders. , and the rise of democracy, or focus in on particular societies or major world events. Also included are "at a glance" articles presenting very brief entries on major wars, religions, leaders, scientists, philosophers, explorers, artists, and periods and movements. As is to be expected from a National Geographic publication, the volume includes numerous illustrations to accompany the text. This is a paperbound pa·per·bound adj. Bound in paper; paperback. edition of a work first published in 2003. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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