A Short History of the World in 50 Animals provides a new perspective on the grand sweep of our planet’s making, taking readers from the time of the dinosaurs to the time of Dolly, the first cloned mammal.
This book will include a great variety of beasts from across the animal kingdom, some well known and others far more surprising, from every continent in the world. Each entry will show the creature’s influence on world development, economy, health, culture, religion and society. The size of the animals range from hulking elephants to tiny bees but each one has made a significant impact on history.
A Short History of the World in 50 Animals details the impact, legacy and role of fifty animals that determined the world’s history and shows how many of them are essential for our future survival. Featuring charming black and white illustrations throughout, which celebrate these extraordinary animals.
In the same series: A Short History of the World in 50 Places.
- ISBN10 1789292956
- ISBN13 9781789292954
- Publish Date 8 July 2021
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English