Most people’s knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional history books—from the civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the history of women. The new final chapter includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change.
Chris Brazier is co-editor at New Internationalist. His previous books include Vietnam: The Price of Peace. He is principal writer for UNICEF’s The State of the World’s Children report.
Table of Content
In the beginning
Pharoahs and priestesses
Superpowers and barbarians
God and the spirit
Greek and Latin
The rise and rise of religion
Light in the East
Wars of the cross
Glory and murder in the New World
The hidden continent
Shadow of the Sun King
The American way
The power and plenty of Asia
Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité
Revolution
Carving up the world
Total war
The power of the workers
Capitalism and fascism
The radical 20th century
Shaping the new century
About the author
Chris Brazier has been co-editor at New Internationalist magazine since 1984. Previous publications include Vietnam: The Price of Peace and Raging Against the Machine (editor). He is also principal writer for UNICEF’s The State of the World’s Children report.
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