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3,000 years of world history with a combination of colorful graphics, lifelines, timelines, and maps.

Access Locations: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Outside the Library

Subjects: Reference

Dates of Coverage: Prehistory-present

Update Frequency: Ongoing

Print Equivalent: None

Format: Web

Output Type: Print

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