I got this badboy for £5 in my local bargain bookstore and I have to say I am mightily pleased! I would have paid the initial £20, such is the quality of this book! A superb overview of history, from the big bang to 9/11 and beyond! Great pictures, quotes, and written in an engaging and informative way. Everyone who sees this book picks it up and finds something of interest within the many pages, often spurring them to read more about a subject or event. Regarding the other negative review, I would say that of course within 1001 events there are going to be some subjective choices that not everyone will agree with, but all the important dates are covered, and many more besides! If you don't learn something from this book you are a cyborg. Bargain!