J. M. Roberts Libros

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From the evolution of Homo sapiens to space exploration, this comprehensive survey of human history presents a vivid narrative of major events, developments, and personalities. The author skillfully condenses thousands of years of history, intertwining stories of empires, arts, religion, economics, and science. Beginning with early hominids, the narrative progresses through the rise of Mesopotamian civilizations and ancient Egypt, with significant attention to Indian and Chinese civilizations, which have maintained cultural continuity for millennia. The book also explores developments in Africa and South America, supported by photographs of key archaeological finds that illustrate early arts, engineering, and religion. The author connects these cultural advancements to changing economic landscapes, highlighting the significance of trade routes and agricultural progress in shaping political and societal transformations. The narrative advances through the Roman Empire, the emergence of Islam, samurai rule in Japan, medieval African kingdoms, Mongol conquests, and European expansion. It covers pivotal events such as American independence, the French Revolution, colonial empires, Japan's modernization, and the World Wars, alongside discussions of scientific breakthroughs. Enhanced by informative maps and artwork, this work effectively conveys the impact of influential individuals and historical forces, culminating in the era of a

Offering the depth and breadth of the larger edition, a concise, beautifully illustrated, conveniently sized edition combines intellectual, economic, cultural, and political history in a volume that is international in scope and ranges from prehistory to the present

Comprehensive in its scope and brilliantly readable, this is a superb follow-up to the author's bestselling Penguin History of the World. Beginning with prehistory and the early civilizations of the Aegean, The Penguin History of Europe traces the development of European identity in its many guises, through the age of Christendom, the Middle Ages, early Modern history and the old European order.

Beginning with pre-history and the early civilisations of the Aegean, this book traces the development of the European identity through its many guises. Every period is covered from the Roman empire through to empire building & industrialisation

The period from 1880 to 1945 in Europe is marked by the height of its global influence, followed by a dramatic decline. Internal divisions and unresolved issues led to catastrophic consequences, including two World Wars, which were fueled by European rivalries and ambitions. This survey explores the complexities of Europe's political and economic landscape during these transformative years, highlighting the interplay between power, conflict, and the eventual unraveling of its dominance.

This dazzling overview of a turbulent century explores both dramatic events and underlying trends. Despite a terrible two-stage 'European civil war' and the traumatic rise and fall of communism, wealth has increased dramatically alongside a four-fold leap in population, women's lives have been transformed, America has assumed undisputed political and cultural leadership. The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century is powerful, international and definitive.