Description
Instant History pulls together all the pivotal moments in modern history into one concise volume. Each page contains a discrete 'cheat sheet', which tells you the most important facts in bite-sized chunks, meaning you can become an expert in an instant.
From the Boston Tea Party to the Cold War, the Grand Tour to the Great Depression, the Industrial Revolution to the Russian Revolution, every key event, character or turning point is expressed in succinct and lively text and graphics.
Perfect for the knowledge hungry and time poor, this collection of graphic-led lessons makes history interesting and accessible. Everything you need to know is here.
Beautifully packaged, this book is an ideal gift for anyone who would like to learn more about history but who doesn't have much time.
About the Author
Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected on madamepassepartout.com.
Book Information
ISBN 9781787393295
Author Sandra Lawrence
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Welbeck
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 182mm * 16mm
