Who better to select the most monumental events in our world�s history than the editors of TIME magazine? Known for selecting the Person of the Year for over nine decades and more recently, the 100 most influential people (the TIME 100), TIME magazine is the ultimate authority on identifying those that make an impact. Now the editors of TIME take their expertise to a new level, and select the 100 events that have shaped civilization.Discover history�s most important events and people: the rise and fall of great civilizations; colossal natural disasters; the conquerors and kings, scientists, saints and artists who shaped their society and whose effects shaped all humanity. From the works of Jesus Christ and his disciples to the invention of the printing press, this book visually chronicles the 100 key moments that shaped world history and civilization as it is today.Readers will be taken on an expansive journey in this beautifully illustrated guide to the history of our world. In a stunning oversized format, this book is perfect coffee-table material that makes for the most compelling conversation. Sure to thrill and amaze, this book is a must-read for everyone and anyone who hopes to understand how humankind got to where it is today.