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The most comprehensive small-format single-volume illustrated history of the world, richly enhanced with striking maps and photographs and featuring an accessible text by leading academics.Now in its 4th edition, The Times Compact History of the World is the most comprehensive small-format single-volume historical atlas on the market. More than 140 striking maps are accompanied by photographs and charts.From the emergence of the first modern humans to the asian tsunami and the challenges of the global economy and the environment, The Times Compact History of the World covers the whole spectrum of human development through an integrated approach of concise yet accessible text, lavish and informative mapping, and stunning illustrations.The Times Compact History of the World _ World History brought to life