Illustrated History Encyclopedia

2 total works

A History of Civilization

by John Farndon, Simon Adams, Will Fowler, Brian Ward, and Chris Chant

Published 15 November 2003

An exploration into the seemingly contrasting, but often inter-related, themes of science, medicine, warfare and religion in history. The text looks at the spiritual ideas that have influenced cultures over the past 12,000 years from the religion of Ancient Egypt to the Mormons. Key developments in science and medicine are analyzed from the earliest prehistoric process of skull-drilling to laboratory-grown spare body parts. The immense advances in modern military history are then described including the invention of the Shrapnel shell and the increased use of helicopters as a fighting force in the Gulf War of the 1990s. The reference traces man's battle for knowledge in all its forms and in so doing our understanding of the world. Explore the ideas, discoveries and beliefs that have shaped the human race. in a thematic approach to world history.

From the Stone Age to the Space Age

by Philip Brookes, Will Fowler, Simon Adams, and Philip Brook

Published 27 June 2003

Following developments through history, this book explores the first steps towards civilization among the prehistoric peoples. It moves on to explore the early societies of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and their history-making achievements such as the invention of writing. The spread of civilization led to increased fighting for new territory, so the book then traces the development of ancient weapons and warfare, from clubs and spears to cannons. Finally, the spotlight turns to the traders, adventurers and professional explorers who opened up new lands. Detailed paintings, inside-view artworks, photographs and maps bring history alive.