History: The Definitive Visual Guide – Dorling Kindersley (2023)

This richly illustrated visual encyclopedia traces the history of the world from the dawn of civilisation to the present day. It examines the significant events, groundbreaking ideas, political forces and technological advances that have shaped the planet, using striking images to bring the authoritative text to life. Major events, from the Battle of Hastings and the storming of the Bastille to D-Day and 9/11, receive clear, concise coverage, alongside profiles of influential figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Nelson Mandela. Features cover key people, world-changing inventions, discoveries and ideas, while graphics clarify important statistics and a dedicated National Histories section chronicles major events in every country. Supporting panels explain causes and consequences, providing wider context. Expanded coverage of recent events such as the Arab Spring, as well as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, brings the book firmly into the present. Its broad approach presents history not only through battles and treaties, but also through genes, viruses and the lives of people from every corner of the globe who have shaped today’s world.