How did democracy emerge in ancient Greece?
How did Spain conquer Central and South America?
What caused the fall of the Berlin Wall?
This book answers these questions and more by exploring the civilizations, revolutions, and technologies that have made our world unrecognizable to our ancestors.

Written in plain English, The History Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of the ideologies behind the events that have shaped our world, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty concepts, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about the past.

Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student, or an armchair historian you'll find plenty to intrigue and engage you in this book.