Big History: 16 Turning Points in the History of World Civilization

Author: Beijing Land Bridge Culture and Media
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features:
The ambitious Persian king's initial goal of subduing Greece ultimately led to the glory of Greece;
Rodrigo's unrestrained behavior brought about the downfall of his own nation;
The unfortunate fall of Constantinople unexpectedly gave rise to the Age of Exploration;
A Frenchman's seemingly casual action changed the course of his country's history;
A great nation's terrifying act marked the beginning of a new era in history;
An Indian beautiful girl's angelic kindness led to the utter ruin of her father king and her nation;
In Sarajevo, a young man's patriotic actions, though justifiable, resulted in unforeseen national devastation;
The Zulu people's naive and sincere friendship brought a tragic end.