History’s Timeline: A 40,000 year chronicle of civilization by Editor Jean Cook captures the essence of life around the world. It consists of eight chapters. Early Civilizations addresses the first period of history that spans the longest period. This was only about the eightieth part of time that man-like creatures lived on earth. The Classical World is the second greatest chapter in mankind’s history for the classical civilization of Greece and Rome is which present day civilization owes its origin.
The Middle Ages is the period of history that lies between the ancient and modern times from the Western Roman Empire to the fall of Constantinople, and the end of the Eastern Roman Empire. The Renaissance marks the beginning of what historians think of as the modern period of history. There was a “rebirth” of learning following the darkness of the Middle Ages. The Age of Kings began from the assassination of Henry Ⅳ of France to the eve of the American War of Independence because this period was dominated by a number of outstanding rulers.
The Age of Revolution was both peaceful and bloody. It was marked by the period from 1775 to 1848. The peaceful change came from doing the work by hand and to doing it by machines and mechanical sources of power that brought about the Industrial Revolution. Europe the Overlord was the period between 1848, the “Year of Revolutions” and the outbreak of World War Ⅰ in 1914 that was dominated by countries in Europe. Several European nations had colonial possessions. During the second half of the 19th century almost the whole of Africa was colonized, and large parts of Asia were under European influence.
The Modern World witnessed the outbreak of World War Ⅰ which marked the end of an era. This age saw inventions such as the radio, airplane, and the car that rapidly developed. Women took over from men who were fighting. They won recognition to vote, and to have job opportunities outside the home. There were technical advances in industries that were greatly accelerated by World War Ⅱ. Rich and poor countries were interlocked by speedy transportation and commerce.
This book has a reference section, is adorned with color and black and white pictures, and with an index. Explanatory maps and drawings add to the delight of readers. Plus included is a chronology that covers each period of history. ( )

It's not going to blow anyone's socks off, but it was a nice little reference with illustrations and timelines that I used in my high school years. ( )