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The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,000 how-what-why questions. A concise guide to all things historical, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that have changed the world from the Stone Age through the 21st century. This is the perfect companion for history buffs of any age and a resource for learning-and brushing up on-the events, terms, and history makers. Open the pages of this historical guide and get ready for an exciting journey.Fully revised and updated for the first time in over eight years, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book is a convenient place to go to look up those devilish questions that have a way of cropping up in everyday conversation and reading. This friendly resource answers more than 1,600 of the most frequently asked, most interesting, and unusual how-what-why history questions, including.
Contents
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
01. Exploring History
02. Ancient Civilizations in the West
03. Ancient Civilizations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, and the Americas
04. Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution in Europe
05. Exploration and Colonization
06. War and Conflict
07. Religion and Religious Movements
08. Philosophy
09. Science and Invention
10. Medicine and Disease
11. Government and Law
12. Politics and Social Movements
13. Economics and Business
14. The Great Disasters
15. Culture and Recreation
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
