Contains illustrated time lines that chronicle the history of the world from prehistory to the early twenty-first century, grouped in eight eras, each with an introduction, maps, sidebars, illustrations, and topical essays.
a food lover's compendium of events and anecdotes, from prehistory to the present
Trager, James
1997
Discusses the history of food and how humans have progressed from a diet of roots and berries to one of doughnuts and coffee. Includes more than 13,000 entries in twenty-eight areas such as agriculture, technology, transportation, and retailing.
A collection of chronologically-arranged entries that examine events and issues related to the achievements of women from all walks of life, covering a period that ranges from 4000 B.C. to 1996, and including photographs.
A chronology of the decade including world headlines, news, sport and the arts, and science and technology. Includes a time chart and biographical notes on important people of the decade.
a food lover's compendium of events and anecdotes, from prehistory to the present
Trager, James
1995
Discusses the history of food and how humans have progressed from a diet of roots and berries to one of doughnuts and coffee. Includes more than 13,000 entries in twenty-eight areas such as agriculture, technology, transportation, and retailing.