Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The study of history in its broadest sense is a record of humanity and its accomplishments from its earliest origins to modern times. History of the world simple english wikipedia, the free. Jack lynch says in his book you could look it up that encyclopedia salespeople were so common that they became the butt of jokes. Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Writers have tried to approach the history of seven billion of us living on the blue dot in multip.
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Stearns through its fluent global coverage, the oxford encyclopedia of the modern world provides information about major world developments from 1750 to the present, with close attention to social, economic, cultural, and political topics. Andrea, general editor carolyn neel, associate general editor and volume editor. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. Find great deals on ebay for 1952 world book encyclopedia. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. History summarized makes some of the world s major events and conflicts comprehensible. I would agree that it is very limited, i dont know if i would have purchased it after using it for half the year. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. The best gift she ever gave me was the world book encyclopedia, sold. Universal concise history of the world, 1832 full text, free to read, american book on the history of the world with the intriguing perspective of 1832 america. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. History of the world is a compendium written by a collection of noted historians.
A political, social, and military history treats its monumental subject with the scope and insight it deserves. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. About the encyclopedia of ancient history the encyclopedia of ancient history is the only comprehensive collection of twentyfirst century scholarship available on the entire ancient mediterranean world, with over 5,700 original entries published since november 2012 2,000 contributors worldwide. Publication date 1917 publisher roach fowler company collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set.
World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. An incredibly valuable overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Abcclios world history encyclopedia is the first comprehensive work to take a largescale thematic look at the human species worldwide. Oxford encyclopedia of the modern world oxford reference. With over 4, 000 entries, arranged in a clear az format, encyclopedia of world history provides an unparalleled breadth and depth of information on events. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Published since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work.
This a great way to access the world book encyclopedia online. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Encyclopedia of world history in usborne quicklinks. Usborne updates these books periodically, not changing the essential content as far. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. Because in some cases only birth, marriage, children, and death dates are known, the 10,000 articles vary in length according to the subject. Denis boyles, the author of a history of the encyclopaedia britannica. The complete illustrated encyclopedia of birds of the world. The best encyclopedia is the one that gets used and world book has expended much effort studying the habits of readers, school curricula, and patterns of classroom use to ensure that this encyclopedia is one that will indeed be used. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Ancient history encyclopedia foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in canada.
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