Packed with stunning photography, beautiful illustrations and detailed, explanatory text, Events that Changed the world is an absorbing account of the most significant events of the last 1000 years. Charting the fascinating history of our world through scientific, technological and cultural developments, this book looks at the inventions and catastrophes, wars and treaties, great discoveries and cultural landmarks that altered the way we live today. Exciting, fascinating and thought-provoking, Events that Changed the World is a beautiful representation of human triumph and the history behind it.