[JLorenz]

As other reviewers have indicated, the depth of the information presented is stunning. From prehistoric times through the Conquistadors, the author delves into the history behind the history that most teachers barely mention. Remarkably, he does it while still maintaining an interesting and entertaining style. Unfortunately, this volume ends just as North America begins to attract settlers, meaning I need to wait for future volumes to learn similar backstory facts about the colonies that became the United States.