History Of The World: Exploration And Revolution

Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment the world was first explored to turbulent times when it turned upside down - even for people not going anywhere! See how... South American gold fuelled Spain's 'Golden Age'. Ivan the Terrible made Russia BIG. A French king lost his head (and so did an English one). The United States won independence. ...and lots more. Fun, illustrated maps give an instant, bird's-eye view of what was happening when and where through time - not forgetting landmark inventions such as the telegraph, photography and the car. Stand by for action...