The Medieval World

by Mike Corbishley

Published 27 January 1994
Surveys the known world between 450 and 1500. Discusses Buddhism, Islam, Vikings, the Crusades, plague, medieval towns, and more.

The Ancient World

by Mike Corbishley

Published September 1992
This is one of a series of books which chart major events in world history from the first civilizations to the nuclear age. This book begins with the first settled communities in Jericho and Catal Huyuk and ends with the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Each of the books in this series are designed to convey historical information in an interesting way. Each of the spreads features a chronological date box with the turning points in history highlighted. Special features on events of particular interest are also included.