100 Events That Made History: Momentous Moments That Shaped the Modern World

Applying quirky illustrations and fun, informative text, 100 Events That Made History takes a look at the key events — from blood thirsty battles and rebellious revolutions to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents — from the past that have helped shape our present.
Full of history and history-makers, 100 Events That Made History contains all the historical accounts you'd expect to find, and plenty that you wouldn't! Divided into five chapters: Momentous Moments, Battling It Out, Weird or What?, Nasty Nature, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, major moments that have changed the course of history are showcased together with minor incidents to give full context to each event.
From the Gold Rush to the moon landing, and the Great Fire of London to the sinking of the Titanic, 100 Events That Made History is perfect for book reports, school projects, or anytime reading to satisfy and educate curious minds.