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A fascinating introduction to over 10,000 years of history, from the first farmers to the fall of the Roman Empire. From enormous empires to humble homes, the rise and fall of great civilizations across the globe is brought to life with lavish illustrations and essential information. Links to exciting websites bring the history alive with video clips, games, sounds and interactivity. Also includes a chronology, word list and time chart.
Fiona Chandler (1965 - 2008) was a Senior Editor and writer at Usborne Publishing who studied French and German at Cambridge University and worked as a teacher before joining the company in 1995. She worked on a wide range of titles including history encyclopedias, books for learning languages, Young Reading and parenting guides.
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