Time Life Imprints

This is the pictorial history of the rise (and fall) of great nations, from the ancients to today. But this is not just Rome and the Incas and British imperialism-though it certainly includes them-but lesser known civilizations that are often relegated to a footnote, or forgotten altogether.

Describes the one hundred greatest discoveries, inventions, and concepts created by humankind, from the creation of the spirit world in prehistoric cave paintings to the development of the World Wide Web.

A commemorative look at the royal wedding that impressed the world includes background photos of William and Kate and their families; photos of Buckingham Palace and other famous royal weddings; and plenty color photos that showcase the glitz and glamour of the marriage of the century, the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate a historic milestone: 60 years as Britain's Queen and the constitutional monarch of the globe spanning British Commonwealth. Join TIME as we explore the turbulent life and times of Elizabeth and the royal House of Windsor.