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The History Book

Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series.

The History Book charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release

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Travel back in time with the latest instalment in the bestselling Big Ideas series.

The History Book charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, The History Book is a stunning exploration of the human timeline up to & including modern Islam, the world wide web, & the global financial crisis.

The History Book tackles big historical ideas with stunning visuals, key"es, & important themes that are woven throughout world history.
Discover events from the assassination of Caesar to World War I & see the people & events come to life with The History Book, perfect for students, adults, or anyone who wants to understand our fascinating past.

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Students - A group of humans who are still in full time education
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History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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