{"product_id":"national-geographic-essential-visual-history-of-the-world","title":"National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the concentrated essence of world history into a single compact, 544-page volume that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than 1,000 illustrations, it's a book as vivid as it is definitive, with an innovative design that invites readers to envision the human epic from a wide variety of revealing perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are history's greatest moments presented in self-contained, interactive spreads organized by epochal themes and cross-referenced to offer an in-depth and multi-dimensional view of major world events. The book is organized into eight fundamental eras from prehistory to the present day, with a timeline detailing each section and fascinating sidebars throughout which explore the full scope of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations offer a constant, vibrant counterpoint, carefully selected not only to complement the text and depict its important events and personalities, but also to provide the visual excitement that helps turn a wealth of informative facts into an irresistibly fascinating adventure. A casual browser's delight yet authoritative and wide-ranging enough to engage lifelong history buffs or enlighten students in search of a panoramic overview, this amazingly affordable book is truly what its title describes: essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46806407774377,"sku":"9781426200915","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9781426200915.jpg?v=1771108673","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/national-geographic-essential-visual-history-of-the-world","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}