內容簡介
內容簡介 世界各地歷史:你必須知道的,同一時間發生的世界大事 你知道當埃及人建造金字塔時,猛瑪象也同時存在嗎?張衡發明地動儀時,君士坦丁大帝建造君士坦丁堡,墨西哥的特奧蒂瓦坎也有兩個大金字塔;鄭和下西洋帶回長頸鹿時,韓國世宗大王創造韓國字母,而西方正有文藝復興運動……同一時間的世界各地,也正好有事件上演。 本書以宏觀角度,彩繪同一時間,世界各地的歷史,從古代到現代看文明興衰,觀察各區域間連結,發現學校沒有教的有趣軼事,進行一場橫跨東西方的環遊世界之旅。 Discover history as you've never seen it before - and all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time! Did you know the woolly mammoths were still around when the Egyptians built their pyramids? Or that Leonardo Da Vinci lived at the same time as Henry VIII and the Aztecs? Welcome to The History of Everywhere, a fascinating guide to all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time! In lively maps, see the whole world of history: from ancient times to the modern day, watch civilizations rise and fall, spot fascinating connections and coincidences, and discover the people and events you never learnt about in school. Prepare for a fascinating journey around the world that will change the way you see history!
作者介紹
作者介紹 Philip ParkerPhilip Parker is a historian, writer and former diplomat. His previous books include the DK Eyewitness Companion Guide to World History, The Northmen's Fury: A History of the Viking World, and A History of Britain in Maps. He has travelled widely.Liz KayLiz Kay works from her home. She loves her job and when she's not busy doodling she enjoys outdoor adventures of her own. She is often found hiking and biking around the Yorkshire countryside and playing tennis for her local club. She has previously illustrated Wild Girl for Walker Books.