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ancient, medieval, and modern, chronologically arranged
xxviii, 1243 pages : maps ; 25 cm. + CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Completely expanded and revised, this indispensable guide to all human history now includes a searchable compact disc of the entire text and maps for quick search of dates, places, and peoples.
Prehistoric times -- Ancient and classical periods, 3500 B.C.E.- 500 C.E. -- The postclassical period, 500-1500 -- The early modern period, 1500-1800 -- The modern period, 1789-1914 -- The world wars and the interwar period, 1914-1945 -- The contemporary period, 1945-2000 -- Appendixes -- Maps -- Genealogical tables.
"A completely revised and updated edition of the classic reference work originally compiled and edited by William L. Langer."
System requirements: PC with Pentium 200 or higher processor; Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows Me; 32 MB of RAM; 40 MB of free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive; SVGA 800 x 600 or higher resolution monitor; mouse or other pointing device and keyboard.