A History of the World

Author: Andrew Marr
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1743299370
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 496

Book Description
Andrew Marr, author of two bestselling histories of Great Britain now turns his attention to the world as a whole. A New History of the World takes readers from the Mayans to Mongolia, from the kingdom of Benin to the court of the Jagiellonian kings of Poland. Traditional histories of this kind have tended to be Euro-centric, telling mankind's story through tales of Greece and Rome and the crowned heads of Europe's oldest monarchies. Here, Marr widens the lens, concentrating as much, if not more on the Americas, Africa and Asia. Instead of focusing on one episode of history taking place in one place, he draws surprising parallels and makes fascinating connections, focusing on a key incident or episode to tell a larger story: for instance, the liberation of the serfs in Russia, which took place at the same time as the American Civil War, which resulted in the abolition of slavery in the US. But he begins the account with an episode in the life of Tolstoy, who racked up huge gambling debts and had to sell land and slaves as a result.

A History of the World in 100 Objects

Author: Neil MacGregor
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141966831
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 564

Book Description
This book takes a dramatically original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them. The book's range is enormous. It begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and ends with an object from the 21st century which represents the world we live in today. Neil MacGregor's aim is not simply to describe these remarkable things, but to show us their significance - how a stone pillar tells us about a great Indian emperor preaching tolerance to his people, how Spanish pieces of eight tell us about the beginning of a global currency or how an early Victorian tea-set tells us about the impact of empire. Each chapter immerses the reader in a past civilisation accompanied by an exceptionally well-informed guide. Seen through this lens, history is a kaleidoscope - shifting, interconnected, constantly surprising, and shaping our world today in ways that most of us have never imagined. An intellectual and visual feast, it is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in years.

The History of the World

Author: John Morris Roberts
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199936765
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1276

Book Description
A survey of the major events, developments, and personalities that have shaped human history.

A Little History of the World

Author: E. H. Gombrich
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300213972
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.

A History of the World

Author: Jeremy Black
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398807222
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
Criss-crossing the globe from the prehistoric era to the modern day, Professor Jeremy Black takes you on a whirlwind tour of our past, leaving no stone unturned as he brings to life the fascinating history of civilisation. Mankind has accomplished remarkable feats - building great cities, creating beautiful art forms and developing new modes of communication. At the same time, warfare discrimination and poverty reveal the darker side of human nature. This incredible illustrated volume covers all of the above, from the birth of agriculture to the two world wars, delving into the vast range of human experience over the millennia. A History of the World forms an essential reference guide for modern-day amateur historians, providing a perfect foothold into this sprawling history.

The Complete Book of World History

Author: School Specialty Publishing
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 9781561890897
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
A comprehensive history of our world, from the dawn of human history to the present day.

A Short History of the World

Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee
ISBN: 1461709865
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
A superb history of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. Mr. Blainey explores the development of technology and skills, the rise of major religions, and the role of geography, considering both the larger patterns and the individual nature of history. A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons that span both time and space. —William L. O'Neill

A Radical History of the World

Author: Neil Faulkner
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN: 9780745338057
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From the hunter-gatherers two million years ago to the ancient empires of Persia and China, and from the Russian Revolution to modern imperialism, humans have always struggled to create a better society than what came before. All over the world at numerous points in the past, a different way of life has become an absolute necessity, over and over again. This is a history of the humans in these struggles--the hominid and the hunter, the emperor and the slave, the dictator and the revolutionary. Reading against the grain of mainstream histories, Neil Faulkner reveals that what happened in the past has never been predetermined. From antiquity to feudalism, and from fascism to our precarious political present, choices have always been numerous and complex, and the possible outcomes have ranged broadly between liberation and barbarism. Rejecting the top-down approach of conventional history, Faulkner contends that it is the mass action of ordinary people that drives the transformative events of our many histories. This is a history of power, abuse, and greed, but also one of liberation, progress, and solidarity. In our fraught political present--as we face the loss of civil liberties and environmental protections, the rise of ethnonationalism, and the looming threat of nuclear war--we need the perspective of these histories now more than ever. The lesson of A Radical History of the World is that, if we created our past, we can also create a better future.

History Of The World

Author: John Whitney Hall
Publisher: JG Press
ISBN: 9781464303333
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This impressive publishing landmark traces the history of the world from the beginning of the pyramids to the war on terrorism. Vibrant prose bring to life each epoch in this majestic account of the story of mankind. With nearly one million words, this book is the ultimate resource for historians, teacher and students alike. It is a rare book that speaks so artfully to such a wide range of topics including the history of art, politics, religion, philosophy, science, technology and literature. Divided both chronologically and geographically, History of the World is a compelling reference guide filled with more than vivid illustrations and over 60 maps.

History of the World (Revised and Updated)

Author: Fry Plantagenet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781740336109
Category : World history
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Who were the first dwellers on Earth? What were the Dark Ages? What started the Russian revolution? What are the causes of the crisis in the Middle East? These and many other key questions are answered in the History of the World, a year-by-year account of landmark events from the first humans to the present day. gt;This book allows the reader to see the history of human advancement in a journey through time. They can see inside an Egyptian pyramid, imagine themselves on a Mediterranean trading ship, experience the life of a Roman soldier, and envision life in the war-time trenches. No event is approached in isolation, but as part of a wider picture that explains the reasons behind wider social and political struggles. History of the World also details the lives of the men and women who have made their mark - from religious leaders and politicians to inventors and scientists