This 80-page book for schoolchildren looks at the most significant natural and man-made disasters in world history, from ancient times up to World War II. From Pompeii and Krakatoa to the Great San Francisco Earthquake and the sinking of the Titanic, World's Worst Historical Disasters examines the causes and effects of key historical events in detail, with authoritative figures and first-hand accounts. Each event is illustrated with photographs or illustrations, many in colour.