100 events that made history : memorable moments that shaped the modern world / written by Clare Hibbert [and three others] ; consultant, Philip Parker.

By: Hibbert, Clare, 1970- [author.]Contributor(s): Parker, Philip, 1965- [consultant.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Edition: First American editionDescription: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 29 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781465444264Other title: One hundred events that made history | Hundred events that made historySubject(s): World history -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 909 Summary: Applying quirky illustrations and fun, informative text, "100 Events That Made History" takes a look at the key events from blood thirsty battles and rebellious revolutions to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents from the past that have helped shape our present. Full of history and history-makers, "100 Events That Made History" contains all the historical accounts you'd expect to find, and plenty that you wouldn't Divided into five chapters: Momentous Moments, Battling It Out, Weird or What?, Nasty Nature, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, major moments that have changed the course of history are showcased together with minor incidents to give full context to each event.
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Includes index.

Primary school age.

Applying quirky illustrations and fun, informative text, "100 Events That Made History" takes a look at the key events from blood thirsty battles and rebellious revolutions to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents from the past that have helped shape our present. Full of history and history-makers, "100 Events That Made History" contains all the historical accounts you'd expect to find, and plenty that you wouldn't Divided into five chapters: Momentous Moments, Battling It Out, Weird or What?, Nasty Nature, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, major moments that have changed the course of history are showcased together with minor incidents to give full context to each event.

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