HISTORICAL ATLAS presents the significant events in the history of the world to date. Follow the major historical events and global trends of each era as the course of history unfolds. Filled with fresh and exciting text and superb mapping and images, each page is a visual and intellectual feast. Take a look at events through history, compare cultures, retrace journeys, follow conquerors, discover how the borders and peoples of today came about. Detailed maps, informative sidebars and timelines, and stunning images combine to present a comprehensive look at the world through time.