Chambers Dictionary of World History - 7500 A-Z Entries from Earliest Times to the Present Day

This dictionary contains, within a single volume, comprehensive coverage of the key figures and events of world history, setting out the political, military and diplomatic foundations of contemporary society. A team of experts has defined, clearly and concisely, the key figures, groups and events whose impact has altered the course of history, their analysis ranging from ancient civilizations, via battles and peace treaties, dictatorships and democracies, monarchies and republics...