"Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world."-- Publisher's website.

"Pick a date--any date!--flip to that page, and take an instant trip through history--no time machine required! This treasure trove of historical facts from The HISTORY channel takes you on a journey through the most incredible events that have shaped our world. (Psst. Check out what happened on your birthday!)."-- Page 4 of cover.

"Discover the civilizations, empires, and kingdoms of China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa from the early 15th century to the end of the 18th century." -p.[4] cover.