In this intriguing book, the historical events that took place in a period comprising one and a half centuries are shown in a year-by-year timeline and documented by spectacular and amazing images charged with emotion. Starting with the year 1850, bliss and dread, rises and falls, achievements and crimes, war and peace, royal and civil life are illustrated by means of photographs, paintings, and drawings. An epic visual journey presented by Encyclopaedia Britannica and Getty Images.
Around 150 detailed texts outline special events and comment on fascinating historical figures. More than 6,000 events are listed altogether. Around another 20,000 images are supplied on an enclosed CD-ROM.
Format:
779 p., 247 x 325 mm, hardback
Anul apariţiei:
2008
fond special / librărie / colecţie particulară / anticariat /
