The rise of western society : sailing ships and revolutions

Title
The rise of western society : sailing ships and revolutions

Personal Author EPSB
John, Farndon

Summary
"Explore human history as nations emerge and fall, from the empires of Spain, Russia, and China to revolutions in Europe and the USA. Engaging illustrations, maps, and a continuous timeline detail important events, achievements, and cultures from 1500 to 1900." --

Year Published
2018

Series
Human history timeline

Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Note
Includes index.

Contents
Sailing ships and revolutions -- Catholics vs. Protestants -- Spanish gold -- The world turned upside down -- Wars and witches -- The age of reason -- Revolution and independence -- Napoleon on the march -- Changing world -- New nations -- American moves on west -- Who's who -- Well, I never.

Program Information
Reading Lexile IG 1030.

Subject
Modern history.

Geographic Term
Europe -- History -- 1492-1789.
 
United States -- History -- 1783-1865.

Added Author
Cornia, Christian, 1975-

Summary
"Explore human history as nations emerge and fall, from the empires of Spain, Russia, and China to revolutions in Europe and the USA. Engaging illustrations, maps, and a continuous timeline detail important events, achievements, and cultures from 1500 to 1900." --

ISBN
9781512459739

Publisher
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Hungry Tomato, 2018.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
George P. Nicholson909.08 FARBook31004000279344Non-Fiction