Published by The Encyclopaedia Britannica Co Limited: London 1935 (2nd Impression)
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The March of Man is an ambitious and handsomely produced historical compendium presenting a sweeping chronological record of world peoples and events from prehistory to the early twentieth century. Edited by Lawrence H. Dawson and issued by The Encyclopaedia Britannica Co. Ltd. in 1935, this substantial volume organises universal history into seven parallel timelines that allow readers to trace developments across civilisations simultaneously. Its centrepiece is a remarkable series of large fold-out cloth-backed comparative time charts, designed for both durability and clarity, providing a panoramic visualisation of human progress and global interconnection over thousands of years.
Complementing these timelines is a finely executed 96-page historical atlas, rich in maps that chart changing frontiers, ancient trade routes, classical worlds, and the expansion of empires. These are accompanied by 64 full-page plates, featuring portraits, architectural studies, archaeological subjects, and iconic artworks—from Renaissance masters to early civilisations—offering visual depth to the historical narrative. The text itself is densely detailed, presenting year-by-year entries for major nations and regions, arranged to emphasise cause, consequence, and contemporaneous global events.
Produced at the height of the interwar era and reflecting the authoritative standards of Encyclopaedia Britannica, this edition remains an impressive reference work and a striking display piece. Its combination of durable fold-out charts, scholarly atlas, and extensive illustrative program gives it enduring appeal for collectors of historical reference books, students of world history, and admirers of early twentieth-century cartographic and educational publishing."
General wear, fading etc to covers and spine as shown. Stain to top text block edge. All plates present and there are no loose pages. A good copy of an important reference work in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
