The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events, Based on Werner Stein's KulturfahrplanGives readers instant access--year by year--to every epoch-making event that occurred across the globe. For example, one quick glance reveals that the fourth decade A.D. witnessed the founding of London, the birth of Plutarch, and the missionary travels of the apostle Paul. From ancient to modern times The Timetables of History distills the essence of civilization, highlighting over 30,000 significant moments in: history and politics; literature and theater; religion, philosophy, and learning; the visual arts; music; science, technology, and growth; and daily life. |
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... London , founded Schubert : Symphony No. 8 in B minor ( " The Unfinished " ) , GROWTH Daguerre and Bouton invent the diorama , paintings illuminated in dark room to give illusion of reality A. J. Fresnel perfects lenses for lighthouses ...
... London , founded Schubert : Symphony No. 8 in B minor ( " The Unfinished " ) , GROWTH Daguerre and Bouton invent the diorama , paintings illuminated in dark room to give illusion of reality A. J. Fresnel perfects lenses for lighthouses ...
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... London , founded Galvanometer invented by Leopoldo Nobili Otto Unverdorben ( 1806-1873 ) obtains aniline from indigo G. DAILY LIFE Ħ Unter den Linden , Berlin , lit by gas Stamford Raffles founds Royal Zoological Society , London First ...
... London , founded Galvanometer invented by Leopoldo Nobili Otto Unverdorben ( 1806-1873 ) obtains aniline from indigo G. DAILY LIFE Ħ Unter den Linden , Berlin , lit by gas Stamford Raffles founds Royal Zoological Society , London First ...
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... London , Fritz 1954 F London , Jack 1876 B , 1903 B , 1904 B , 1913 B , 1916 B London 1 to 50 G , 301 to 350 G , 603 A London 1738 B London , Peace of 1518 A London , Tower of 1078 A London , Treaty of 1359 A , 1827 A , 1839 A , 1913 A ...
... London , Fritz 1954 F London , Jack 1876 B , 1903 B , 1904 B , 1913 B , 1916 B London 1 to 50 G , 301 to 350 G , 603 A London 1738 B London , Peace of 1518 A London , Tower of 1078 A London , Treaty of 1359 A , 1827 A , 1839 A , 1913 A ...
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