Oxford Dictionary of World History 9780199685691 Over 4

Over 4,000 entries This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. Accessible, clear, and concise entries include biographies of key figures in world history (living and dead), separate entries for every country in the world (summarising key historical events), and in-depth entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and major conflicts and events and their after-effects. For this new edition, existing entries have been revised and updated to reflect the very latest global events including changes in leadership, wars, political situations, and the statistical information given for each country (population counts, currency, languages, religions). New entries have been included for key figures who have recently come to prominence, and world events. The dictionary also contains twenty-five detailed maps linked to key historical events and topics. Also included are over 200 country maps. Encyclopedic in scope, this ambitious A to Z provides an excellent overview of world history both for students and anyone with an interest in the subject. Third edition.

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ISBN: 9780199685691
Серия: Oxford Quick Reference
Издательство: Oxford
Год: 2015
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Категория: Словари на иностранном языке