A Short History of the WorldHere is a compact and affordable edition of J. M. Robert's acclaimed world history. Vividly written and beautifully illustrated, it brings the outstanding breadth of scholarship and international scope of the larger volume within the grasp of most readers. Completely up-to-date, comprehensive yet succinct, it takes readers on an amazing journey from the first appearance of Homo sapiens to recent chapters in the exploration of space. Informative, beautifully rendered maps, photographs of key archaeological finds, and stunning reproductions of important artwork (some in full color) bring the past to life as Roberts surveys the major events, developments and personalities that have shaped the civilizations of the world. |
Contents
PREHISTORY | 1 |
THE EARLIEST CIVILIZATIONS | 35 |
FOUNDATIONS OF OUR WORLD | 78 |
THE ROMAN WORLD | 124 |
CONTESTS OF CIVILIZATIONS | 155 |
WORLDS APART THE GREAT ASIAN TRADITIONS | 180 |
THE MAKING OF EUROPE | 211 |
DISCOVERY AND CONFRONTATION THE MAKING OF ONE WORLD | 249 |
EARLY MODERN TIMES | 279 |
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