The most significant historical people, places, and events written by our experienced author and professor of history are laid out in a succinct timeline from 1500 to 2016. In 6 laminated pages and with dates listed to easily find what you need, a frequent review of this guide especially before exams will boost your grade in any Western Civilization, Western Culture, or History course. For any history buff as well, there is no easier and more concise reference that paints a broad yet digestible picture of human history.
Topics covered include:
- The Age of Reformation, 1500-1582
- Dynasties, Empires & the Wars of Religion, 1519-1589
- Exploration in the Americas & Beyond, 1492-1609
- Intellectual Revolutions, 1590-1702
- The Age of Absolutism, 1601-1713
- Enlightenment Europe, 1714-1788
- The Era of the French Revolution & Napoleon, 1789-1814
- Romanticism, Nationalism & Liberalism, 1772-1843
- Europe Restored, 1815-1871
- The Industrial Revolution & Society, 1709-1900
- Rivalry Amid the Belle Epoque, 1872
- World War I, 1914-1919
- The rise of Totalitarianism, 1920-1938
- World War II, 1939-1945
- The Cold War, 1946-1991
- The West in a Globalized World, 1992-2016
Suggested uses:
- Quick Reference – instead of digging into a large book to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedly
- Memory – refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the most significant points in history as a framework to anchor all other history