World History for 5000 Years (Hardcover Full Color, 1 CD)

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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features:
- Witness the Babylonian ancient city, missing for over 2,000 years, finally resurface
- Experience the bloody and spectacular Roman Colosseum
- Admire the Taj Mahal, revered by millions
- Explore the Egyptian pyramids, hidden with endless treasures
- Discover the sacred site of Angkor Wat, hidden deep in the jungle
Learn about the connection between the Olympics and the Greek gods
- The great achievements of the Roman Empire
- Why the city of Pompeii was buried under a volcano
- The mysterious reason why the Leaning Tower of Pisa never falls
- The legendary tale of King Charlemagne and the Knights of the Round Table
Discover if the curse of the Egyptian pharaohs is truly effective
- The real reasons behind the Crusades
- Why Joan of Arc was judged a witch
- The eternal mystery of Mona Lisa's smile
- Why the invincible fleet was ultimately destroyed
This is an engaging and informative popular history book. It focuses on the history of humanity worldwide, vividly and concisely depicting ancient civilizations, social changes, wars, famous figures, and geographical discoveries over the past 5,000 years through a series of fascinating stories.