The Times history of the world
Edition: [New ed.] / [edited by] Richard Overy.
Publisher: Times Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9780007280902
Subjects: World history; Weltgeschichte
Other titles: History of the world; Times complete history of the world
Description: "The history of the world is replete with conflict, change, revolution and innovation. Yet, there are points in history at which we can draw close parallels between our past and present. Our history shapes the way we live today, even as we might strive to break away from the bounds of the past." "With a narrative scope beginning with human origins around 5 million years ago, and ending with global communications and the economy and environment in the modern age, The Times History of the World is a superb accomplishment. The body of the text is a chronological sweep across the history of the world, split geographically and thematically." "In addition, historian Richard Overy gives us his opinions in an exclusive extended article which enables him to freely explore the lessons the world has learnt from history, as well as the ways in which the world is constantly changing. He shows how the world has in a sense, become smaller, as communications and technology become more and more prevalent, but how wars and conflicts, poverty and religion, can still drive us apart. Concluding with thoughts on what will be the dominant factors driving the world in the future, Richard Overy gives us a rare opportunity to consider world history in one magnificent sweep."--Jacket.
Notes: Previous edition: published as The Times complete history of the world. 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-380) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction.; title: 'The state of the world' -- -- Sect. 1.; title: Human origins and early cultures -- -- Sect. 2.; title: The first civilizations -- -- Sect. 3.; title: The classical civilizations of Eurasia -- -- Sect. 4.; title: The world of divided regions -- -- Sect. 5.; title: The world of the emerging west -- -- Sect. 6.; title: The age of European dominance -- -- Sect. 7.; title: The age of global civilization --; title: Chronology of significant events in world history.