World History (From Prehistory to the 21st Century, 7th Edition Revised Volume 1)

Author: (American) Stavrianos, L.S. (Author), Wu Xiangying et al. (Translator)
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is divided into eight parts and forty-four chapters, primarily focusing on the evolution of world history, the development of world civilizations, and their impact on modern society. The author adopts a global perspective, emphasizing influential historical events that have driven historical progress. These include primitive society, ancient civilizations on the Eurasian continent, primitive civilizations on the Eurasian continent, the world outside Eurasia, the world after regional fragmentation, the rise of the Western world, the world under Western rule, and the decline and success of the West. The book is highlighted by clear themes, focusing on three main issues: (1) the roots of European expansion; (2) Confucian culture, Islam, and other non-European worlds before European expansion; (3) the various historical periods of European expansion: the Iberian period, the Dutch, French, and British periods, and the Russian period. This book is the first volume. Stavrianos' meticulous work, first published in early 1970, has received widespread acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages, making it a classic among classics. The seventh edition retains the essence of the original while incorporating the latest research findings. It adds hundreds of vivid and valuable illustrations and clear maps, enhancing the book's content and structure. The author's elegant and profound writing style, combined with his brilliant insights, ensures a consistent and engaging narrative throughout the work, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the historical rhythm and explore vast distances in thought.