History of the World Map by MapBy: DK Series: DK History Map by Map Witness our incredible human story unfold from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer a window on a key event. Step into the action and follow Ghengis Khan sweeping through China, Napoleon conquering Europe, or two world wars raging across the globe.