This new, eBook-only edition.part of the revolutionary Gale Virtual Reference
Library.extends the scope of this popular print reference, from prehistory
through 2004. With nearly 30 percent more entries than the print edition,
the eBook goes beyond the wars, treatises and political events readily found
in traditional history resources. And with its electronic search capabilities,
users can more easily put history into context when looked alongside other
topics.

Each chronological chapter is further organized by era or year, and within
each year by standard subject categories. Almost every year contains entries
under the following 33 standard subject categories:

* Political Events
* Human Rights, Social Justice
* Philanthropy
* Exploration, Colonization
* Commerce
* Retail, Trade
* Energy
* Transportation
* Technology
* Science
* Medicine
* Religion
* Education
* Communications, Media
* Literature
* Art
* Photography
* Theater, Film
* Music
* Sports
* Everyday Life
* Tobacco
* Crime
* Architecture, Real Estate
* Environment
* Marine Resources
* Agriculture
* Food Availability
* Nutrition
* Consumer Protection
* Food and Drink
* Restaurants
* Population

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