"History's greatest tour guide-- Ian Mortimer-- takes us on an eye-opening and expansive journey through the last millennium of human innovation"--Front jacket flap.
General Note: Originally published: Centuries of change -- London : The Bodley Head, 2014.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-377) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: 1001-1100 : the Eleventh century -- 1101-1200 : the Twelfth century -- 1201-1300 : the Thirteenth century -- 1301-1400 : the Fourteenth century -- 1401-1500 : the Fifteenth century -- 1501-1600 : the Sixteen century -- 1601-1700 : the Seventeenth century -- 1701-1800 : the Eighteenth century -- 1801-1900 : the Nineteenth century -- 1901-2000 : the Twentieth century -- Which century saw the most change? -- Envoi : why it matters.