This new edition of Chambers Dictionary of World History contains, within a single volume, comprehensive coverage of the key figures and events of world history. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect recent world events, this new edition includes even more information on all aspects of history, and boasts an in-depth focus on the period 1000-2000.From the ANC to the XYZ Affair, the North-West Rebellion to the South Sea Bubble, and Waterloo to Watergate, this dictionary marks the milestones. Its coverage embraces the Norman Conquest and Normandy Campaign; Vietnam and Vichy; the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Flowers Campaign; the Prague Spring and the Winter War; the Black Hundreds and the Red Brigades. The roll-call of historical figures is no less impressive, running the gamut from Kalashnikov to Kaunda, Nasser to Nimitz, Saladin to Sitting Bull, Cortes to Clinton.-- Straightforward, easy-to-use A -- Z listing of over 7,500 entries-- Key topics presented in clear, concise language-- Over 60 panels cover themes of particular historical interest and essential history before 1000-- Concise coverage of the nations of the world in their historical settings-- 36 specially-commissioned maps supplement the text-- Over 40 tables of information list political and royal dynasties, and over 25 family trees outline the monarchic dynasties of Europe-- Clear, helpful cross-reference system