This unique and engaging book offers a poetic and imaginative journey through the history of the world. With concise and eloquent verse, James Lauren Ford and Mary K. Ford bring to life the most important events and figures in human history, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the modern era. Beautifully illustrated and lovingly crafted, it is a true masterpiece of poetic history and a must-read for anyone interested in the human past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.