A fascinating book in which to dip – covering many mysteries and items of interest from history. Chapters: Early Man, 100,000 B.C. – 4ooo B.C. ; The Ancient World – 4000 B.C. – 600 B.C.; The Classical World, 800 B.C. – 5oo A.D.; The Medieval World, 450 A.D. – 1500 A.D.  Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs and artistic reproductions.