<p>Beginning with the emergence of our earliest African ancestors and taking readers through the history of cultures and nations around the world to arrive at the present day, <i>Timelines of History</i> caters to readers who want a broad overview, a good story to read, or the nitty-gritty of historical events.</p> <p>With easily accessible cross-references that build bite-size pieces of information into a narrative that leads readers back and forth through time, <i>Timelines of History</i> makes the past accessible to all families, students, and the general reader.</p>