Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories

This defining period in world history is explored and explained as never before. World War II- The Definitive Visual Guide is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presenting the people, places, and politics involved in the epic conflict. Inside this complete visual guide is chronological coverage of the lead up to war, major military battles around the globe, and the...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MORE THAN 5,000 YEARS OF BRITISH AND IRISH HISTORY Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earliest Stone Age settlers to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable...

Science Year by Year is the ultimate visual guide to the discoveries that changed the world. From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science. Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery. Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world,...

The Vietnam War is a dramatic chronicle of America's longest and most controversial war. This revised and updated guide to the Vietnam War charts the unforgettable story of America's longest and most controversial conflict, 50 years on from its end. Hundreds of insightful images and a compelling narrative combine to chronicle this catastrophic war. From 1955, the communist government of...

Learn everything you need to know about the first war to shake the world and change the course of history. World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles, through beautifully illustrated and easy to understand timelines. Recreate the experience of some of the most prominent battles, such...

World War I is the ultimate guide to one of the world's most devastating conflicts. Offering a uniquely accessible military history, this revised and updated edition of World War I - The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme...

An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation Discover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft,...

War is a definitive illustrated history of warfare, spanning from the ancient world to the 21st century. Follow the epic 5,000-year story of warfare—from the earliest battles to the War on Terror—with this guided tour of every major conflict. This book combines a clear and compelling historical narrative with a wealth of fascinating eyewitness accounts and photography throughout, serving as...

From the first horseless carriage to driverless cars, this book is the ultimate visual history of the motor car. Charting over a century of progress - from horseless carriages to driverless vehicles - this is a stunning visual celebration of the motorcar and the romance of the open road. Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, The Story...

A fascinating eyewitness account of America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict. This revised and updated guide to the American Civil War offers an intimate account of America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict - 160 years on. This comprehensive and visually arresting guide explores the history, causes, and consequences of the war with eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, profiles of...