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96 pp.
| Benchmark |
September, 2002 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1082-1$$28.50
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4-6Around the World In... series.
These two series books sketch events in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas (1800 includes Australia). Anecdotes, modern-day references, and an emphasis on daily life in the historical period keep the text interesting. Maps, archival reproductions, and color photos illustrate the pages. This crosscultural approach makes these overviews useful resources. A list of related Internet sites is included. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Around the World In... titles: 1800 and 1500/]