Summary:
"What actually happened in China when Hannibal defeated the Romans at Cannae?"
"Who ruled in Baghdad when Charlemagne became Roman Emperor?"
"What do the Speyer Cathedral, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and the Maya city of Chichén Itzá have in common?"
"Could the Sun King have met the builder of the Taj Mahal for an exchange of ideas?"

Understanding history means not just memorizing numbers and facts, but recognizing connections. The little Hirtus aids this by providing a cross-sectional view of simultaneous world and cultural historical events and developments. From the timeline through the centuries, the gaze shifts right and left, forward and backward, allowing certain historical events to appear in a different light. Dr. Rolf O. Hirtz has focused on the essentials in his practical "History Cheat Sheet" and chosen a format that fits in any hand or jacket pocket. This booklet is therefore ideal for mobile use by all history enthusiasts, including study travelers, visitors to exhibitions, museums, and historical sites, as well as students and teachers.

Author: Hirtz, Rolf O.