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Surveys dozens of misunderstood historical turning points, exposes controversial myths about science and religion, and reveals the long-ignored history of sexual immorality in Western civilization. The book closes with a sparkling review of the historical myths invented by Holly…
Surveys dozens of misunderstood historical turning points, exposes controversial myths about science and religion, and reveals the long-ignored history of sexual immorality in Western civilization. The book closes with a sparkling review of the historical myths invented by Holly…
"The book covers the history of our planet from our origins of the African savannah to the state of the world in 2007. Tracing the development of different civilizations through the ages, it examines the periods of turbulence and change, international shifts in order and power, …
History has never been more fun than it is in this fact-filled compendium of historical fiascos and embarrassingly bad ideas.
In recent years, historians across the world have become increasingly interested in transnational and global approaches to the past. However, the debates surrounding this new border-crossing movement have remained limited in scope as theoretical exchanges on the tasks, responsib…
Sachsenmaier examines both the transnational dynamics and networks of global history through case studies on China, Germany and the United States. By extending these local and global connections and integrating approaches to the subject, he demonstrates how historians can enrich…
Discusses global historical research as a global and diverse movement. Case studies focus on China, Germany and the United States.
What is an empire? -- Empire, imperialism and hegemony: a necessary distinction -- Steppe empires, sea empires and global economies: a short typology of imperial rule -- Civilization and barbarian frontiers: tasks and hallmarks of imperial order -- The defeat of empires by the p…
"World History has rapidly grown to become one of the most popular and talked about approaches to the study of history. World History: The Basics introduces this fast-growing field and addresses key questions such as: What is world history? How do we study a subject with such a …
