Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Suitable for economic students and those who have interest in how economies work, this title provides more that 100 of the big ideas in economic theory and practice covering from ancient theories right up to modern developments.

Charts world history from the dawn of civilisation to the modern culture we live in today. From the origins of homo-sapiens to the release of Nelson Mandela, from the French Revolution to the Space Race, this book presents an exploration of the human timeline up to and including modern Islam, the world wide web, and the global financial crisis.