Presents an illustrated exploration of the important events, places, individuals and ideas of human history from the prehistoric era through 500 B.C./From 500 B.C. to 500 A.D./From 500 to 1000 A.D./ From 1000 - 1250 A.D./ From 1250-1500 A.D./ From 1500- 1600 A.D./ From 1600-1700 A.D./ From 1800-1900.
Provides information about the origins, styles, and practice of kung fu, karate, taekwondo, and ninjutsu, with photographs that illustrate various techniques, and includes discussions of martial arts weapons.