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Although in a way, history is being made every day, some stand out in the memory or learning more than others. These are the days that had the most impact on the people who witnessed them and the greatest consequences for society in the months and years to follow. These are the discoveries that opened up eyes to a wider world, the decisions and acts that steered people from one possible future to another, and the disasters that shocked people into working together for support and community. Man has always recorded history, from the creation of Alexandria, the Roman empire and the ancient classical world, to the calendar, and the first newspaper.
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Peter Furtado has been the editor of History Today magazine since 1998. He holds degrees in history and art history from Oxford University and has edited many reference works on world history, including the Atlas of World History which was "wholly admirable...a great achievement" (Daily Telegraph). He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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!
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