What was it like to live in the city of Rome in 700BC? Where was the Silk Road, China's trading route with the western world? Why did the Native American tribes in North America lose their lands at the end of the 19th century? What part did Nelson Mandela play in the ending of apartheid in South Africa?
These questions and many, many more are answered in this authoritative, up-to-the-minute reference guide. It is full of information about the people, places and events that have shaped our history. Organised chronologically and thematically to allow young readers quick and easy access to specific information, it gives a firm idea of where they are in historical time and how the past relates to life in the modern world. Lavish illustrations, contemporary photographs and detailed maps accompany the clear, fact-packed text.
