The Timetables of History A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events

THE NEW FOURTH REVISED EDITIONA vast and absorbing resource, the fourth edition ofThe Timetables of Historyspans millennia of human history.Unlike any other reference volume, this book gives a sweeping overview of the making of the contemporary world by mapping out at a glance what was happening simultaneously, from the dawn of history to the present day.With nearly 100 pages of new material, including:Recent breakthroughs in science and technologyNew achievements in the visual arts and musicMilestones in religion, philosophy, and learningThe rise and fall of nations and the emergence of historical figuresLandmarks in the drama of daily life around the world

Now in its third edition, The Timetables of History is the English-language version of Werner Stein's classic Kulturfahrplan, which has sold millions of copies since it was published in 1946. Translated by Bernard Grun, it has been completely revised and rewritten for the English-speaking world.