Exploration and Revolution 1500 to 1900

Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment the world was first explored to turbulent times when it turned upside down - even for people not going anywhere! See how... *South American gold fuelled Spain's 'Golden Age' *Ivan the Terrible made Russia BIG *A French king lost his head (and so did an English one) *The United States won independence ...and lots more. Fun, illustrated maps give an instant, bird's-eye view of what was happening when and where through time - not forgetting landmark inventions such as the telegraph, photography and the car. Stand by for action...