History of the World in 1000 Objects

A child's gasmask tells of life in the Second World War, the Colosseum sums up the might of Rome, and a jeweled Fabergé egg graphically demonstrates the opulence of imperial Russia.

Appreciate world history a different way - through 1000 objects.

This fascinating book shows items ranging from a Viking wooden comb and ivory chessmen to modern phones, refrigerators, and cars. You will see how people through history have lived, clothed, and entertained themselves; how they have cooked, fought, m...