Completely expanded and revised, this indispensable guide to all human history now includes a searchable compact disc of the entire text and maps for quick search of dates, places, and peoples.

"A completely revised and updated edition of the classic reference work originally compiled and edited by William L. Langer". Includes index.

Prehistoric times -- Ancient and classical periods, 3500 B.C.E.- 500 C.E. -- The postclassical period, 500-1500 -- The early modern period, 1500-1800 -- The modern period, 1789-1914 -- The world wars and the interwar period, 1914-1945 -- The contemporary period, 1945-2000 -- Appendixes -- Maps -- Genealogical tables.