I had recently expressed (somewhat jokingly) a desire to learn the history of the entire world. For my birthday, I received National Geographic’s Almanac of World History (3rd Edition) by Patricia S. Daniels and Stephen G. Hyslop—the key to my success.  As the foreword so candidly states: “History is an exciting and complicated affair. It is difficult to look at events occurring in one location without considering those taking place elsewhere at the same time.” Loaded with detail yet entirely readable, the almanac is divided into three sections: Milestones (agriculture, writing), Major Eras (prehistory to present) and World at a Glance (major wars and religions). An engaging blend of facts, analysis and visuals, the book is a straightforward breakdown for those with lots to learn (myself) as well as for history buffs looking for a refresher. 

This almanac has become a part of my daily routine—I read a page every day!

 Posted by Rebecca MacGregor