World History Through Its Turning Points

Part of DK's Big Ideas series, The History Book follows the story of humanity from the earliest people to the internet age through more than 90 defining moments. Infographics, diagrams and memorable quotations from figures ranging from Julius Caesar to Barack Obama make complex events clear and easy to follow.

This revised and updated edition adds new pages on recent events, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the Capitol riot and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It is an accessible overview for students, general readers and anyone wanting a clearer picture of how the modern world took shape.

• Revised and updated edition, 2026
• Hardback, 360 pages

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