50 World History Events You Really Need to Know : 50 Events You Really Need to Know

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Author: Ian CroftonGeneral & world historyPublished on 18 June 2026 by Quercus Publishing (Greenfinch) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series ' series.Paperback | 208 pages, N/A112 x 179 x 17 | 146g Discover the 50 key developments and events that form the backbone of the story of humanity. People often complain that in history lessons at school they were taught just a few topics - the Romans, the Tudors, the Nazis - and how they have no idea about what happened in between. Offering stimulating outlines of key developments in the history of the world, this book aims to remedy this. Author Ian Crofton brings history to life in essays ranging from ancient Egypt to modern China, from the Vikings and the Mongols to the French Revolution and the Cold War. Show more