Who lived in the Forbidden City? When was the World Wide Web invented and who were the Aztecs? This bright and lively reference book covers all the major subjects of world history. Attractively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and artwork illustrations. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more and free downloadable pictures via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

Chapters in this book include:
- Dinosaur world
- The first people
- The first farmers
- The first cities
- Ancient Egypt
- Celtic warriors
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient China
- Ancient Rome
- Viking raiders
- African kingdoms
- Living in a castle
- Living in a village
- Inca cities
- Aztec life
- Italian ideas
- Exploring the world
- Tudor England
- Ming China
- Russian rulers
- Living in Japan
- Living in America
- Mogul India
- Dutch traders
- French finery
- The American West
- Victorian times
- The First World War
- The Second World War
- The modern world