Timelines
3 primary works • 5 total works
Book 5
This series presents a survey of popular topics from their earliest beginnings to the present day. They explain the development of the subject in relation to the needs, skills, and technologies of the people living at different periods of history. This book traces the story of cities, from the earliest settlements to today's huge metropolises, and looks into the future of urban life.
Book 13
Traces the history of crime and punishment from 3200 B.C. to the present and discusses how and why the laws which govern people's behavior were created.
Book 14
This series shows how basic elements of our civilisation have developed from their earliest beginnings to the present day. Artwork and simple text present examples of innovation and evolution from many countries. New discoveries are related to the social and political needs which inspired them and to the technologies that made them possible. The book looks at the extraordinary lives and achievements of many of the world's past and present rulers, from mysterious prophets to brave war-leaders, brutal dictators and puppet kings.
