Author(s): Joseph Cummins

World History

"When the World Stood Still" is part of "The Pocket History series" - a conveniently portable, stylishly packaged and eminently collectible set of six books that each open a window onto a selection of remarkable stories, characters and themes from the past. How different would our world be if Christopher Columbus had turned for home when his crew grumbled that they had sailed too long? And how long would World War II have gone on if atomic bombs hadn't brought it to a swift and terrible end? "When the World Stood Still" is a fascinating account of sixteen of the greatest, course changing moments in history. This title highlights some of history's most momentous events; contains sixteen brief, riveting and informative stories from across the globe; and, includes six beautifully designed books in the series to collect - each brimming with detailed historical content.