This book takes the reader through time, showing the reality of what it was like to live in the past. It investigates the whole period of human existence, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world. In its pages you can discover how humans populated the world, how organized farming started, and how food was first grown and harvested so that communities were formed. Learn how developments in science and medicine increased our lifespan, and improved the quality and effectiveness of our lives over the centuries. The development of human civilization is explained in a lively and accessible visual style, using artworks, pictures and diagrams to show how great cities were built and destroyed, wars were lost and won, new religions were born, and advances in science and exploration transformed everyday life and the living environment.

 

There are 512 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2004 by Anness Publishing .

John Farndon has written many books for children, specialising in popular science and astronomy. He has twice been shortlisted for the "Copus Science Book Prize. " Simon Adams is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, and has written extensively on history subjects for children. Philip Brooks has edited and written many books on historical and related subjects. His work has been translated into most European languages. This book has been written by a team of expert historians, including John Farndon, Will Fowler and Brian Ward, who have between them authored more than 50 history books for children.