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Witness our incredible human story unfold and chart the world's most significant battles through these bold and beautiful bold maps - now available in a beautifully packaged box set. SI History Map by Map Collection combines three visually stunning titles (History of the World, Battles, and World War II) in one exquisite slipcase that journeys through global history. Each book contains over 100 specially created maps, offering a window into the key events that crafted our global society, the decisive battles that shaped military history, and the major theatres of war that decided Allied victory over the Axis powers. Prepare to bring history to life as you uncover: - Maps that combines beautiful illustrations with satellite relief data for unrivalled accuracy and detail. - Maps are overlaid with infographic text panels for a deeper understanding of each episode. - Feature pages offer a closer look at key people, developments, and turning points. - Timelines show the chronology of events to enhance the reader's understanding. - Narrative overviews at key points in the story provide a cohesive picture of events. - Photo feature spreads explore topics beyond key moments. - Stunning historic images and easy-to-read text bring history to life on the page. History of the World History of the World investigates how elements of civilization, such as writing and tool-making, came into being and spread from one country to the next. It chronicles the rise of the world's great religions, and of human endeavour such as the voyages of early explorers. It retells stories of adversity such as the abolition of slavery, and shows how people have always migrated for a better life, from the very first humans moving across Africa, to millions of 19th-century Europeans crossing the Atlantic in search of the American dream. Battles Battles hones in on the decisive conflicts that characterized batt