Modern Global History

A Brief History of the World offers a sweeping yet accessible journey through the grand story of humanity—from the origins of life on Earth to the rise of civilizations, empires, revolutions, and global connections. Written for curious minds and lifelong learners, this book distills the most significant moments in human history into a clear, engaging narrative that reveals how our world came to be. Rather than an exhaustive chronicle, this concise guide highlights the pivotal ideas, cultures, achievements, and conflicts that have shaped the human experience. It begins with the emergence ...

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the captivating world of optics with "Light through the Ages: A Global History of Optics." This enthralling and comprehensive guide will take you on an exhilarating ride, unveiling the mysteries of light and its applications that have shaped human history and transformed our understanding of the universe. From the ingenious discoveries of the ancient Egyptians to the cutting-edge advancements in quantum optics, this riveting book brings to life the inspiring stories of the remarkable pioneers, inventors, and visionaries who have revolutionized the ...

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the “rise of the West” is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World and upon the maturing field of environmental history, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles, including their impacts on the environment.

“An excellent small group study.” – Rev. Travis Knoll In a time of upheaval in the largest denomination of the Methodist movement, this classic explanation and defense of Methodist Christianity by its founder is required reading. Pastor David Wentz has updated Wesley’s 18th-century language, deleted references to no-longer-relevant theological disputes, and added an introduction that sets the work in context. The result is a clear, easy to read text that is enjoyable and understandable for modern readers of all levels of theological interest and expertise. This short book is ideal ...

Willie Dixon’s story is the story of modern music itself. From his 1915 birth in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to his reign as the creative core of Chess Records, Dixon’s words and basslines shaped the language of blues, rock, and soul. Willie Dixon: Blues’ Master Songwriter traces his full journey—childhood rhymes turned to rhythm, Chicago’s postwar electricity, and the emergence of an artist who would define generations without ever seeking fame. Drawing from exhaustive historical sources, this documentary-grade biography reconstructs the world that birthed Dixon’s genius. Readers ...

Aunque la masonería esté envuelta en un halo de misterio, su historia la pueblan algunas de las personas más importantes de los últimos siglos, como Churchill, Disney, Mozart, Franklin o Kipling. Fundada en Londres en 1717 con una clara vocación de hermanamiento entre hombres, la Orden se expandió con rapidez. Durante el mandato de George Washington, se convirtió en el credo de la nueva nación americana. Tanto la Iglesia mormona como la mafia siciliana le deben sus orígenes.

Embark on a journey that stretches across more than three millennia—where myth, ritual, philosophy, and practice converge into one of the world’s most transformative traditions. In The History and Path of Yoga: A Thousand-Year Journey from Ritual to Global Wellness, Sahana Reed takes readers on an extraordinary exploration of yoga’s evolution—from its ancient origins in the Indus Valley and Vedic hymns to its flowering in Buddhist and Jain ascetic traditions, its reinvention in medieval Tantra and Bhakti, and finally its global transformation into a multibillion-dollar wellness ...

The Mao Zedong Reader: How to Understand Chinese Ideology to Improve Foreign Policy and Relations with China Edited by Eric Engle For the first time, a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong's most important writings is available in a single volume. The Mao Zedong Reader is the definitive guide to understanding the ideology that shaped modern China and continues to influence its foreign policy today. With a wide-ranging selection of Mao's writings, from his early revolutionary days to his later years as China's leader, this book provides a nuanced and balanced view of his thought. Dr. Eric ...

What if the state as we know it didn't exist? Our air would be poisonous, our votes uncounted, and our markets dysfunctional. Yet across the world, in countries as diverse as Hungary, Israel, the UK, and the US, attacks on the modern state and its workforce are intensifying. They are morphing into power grabs by self-aggrandizing politicians who attempt to seize control of the state for themselves and their cronies. What replaces the modern state once it is fatally undermined is not the free market and the flowering of personal liberty.

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.

Pat Metheny has never stood still. From his beginnings in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, through the smoky Kansas City clubs, to international stages and groundbreaking studio sessions, he has redefined the role of the guitar in modern music. Pat Metheny: The Quiet Architect of Modern Guitar traces his fifty-year journey, combining the precision of a historian with the insight of someone who lived inside the music. This definitive biography follows Metheny’s evolution from trumpet-playing prodigy to one of the most innovative voices in jazz and beyond. It covers his formative years in the ...

Unlock the Truth About UAPs—A Clear, Compelling Guide to the Unknown Are you fascinated by Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) but overwhelmed by misinformation, speculation, and conspiracy theories? Do you want real answers—grounded in science, history, and credible eyewitness accounts—without the confusion? You're not alone. Governments, scientists, and experts worldwide are taking UAPs more seriously than ever before. But what’s really going on? This book cuts through the noise to provide a balanced, insightful, and eye-opening exploration of the UAP mystery.Inside, You’ll ...

Historical accounts of democracy's rise tend to focus on ancient Greece and pre-Renaissance Europe. The Decline and Rise of Democracy draws from global evidence to show that the story is much richer - democratic practices were present in many places at many other times. David Stasavage makes the case that understanding how and where these democracies flourished - and when and why they declined - can provide crucial information not just about the history of governance, but about the ways modern democracies work and where they could manifest in the future.

Discover the Epic Story of Cinema—From Flickering Frames to Streaming Screens. In The Global History of Film, acclaimed author Oliver Greyson delivers an engaging and comprehensive narrative of the world’s most captivating art form. Spanning over a century, this book traces the evolution of cinema from its earliest experiments in light and motion to the groundbreaking films of today.

Nation of Soldiers: Israel’s Defense in the Shadow of Conflict is a powerful, human-centered account of a nation that has lived under siege since its birth. Blending history, current events, and personal stories, Vaibhav Chawadre takes readers on a journey through Israel’s wars, triumphs, and struggles for survival — from ancient times to the present day. Through vivid and cinematic storytelling, the book explores how Israel has endured endless threats from its Neighbours, adapted to modern warfare, and continued to grow as a nation of resilience and innovation. It reveals the ...

Riveting stories of our last frontier and the acts of God and man upon it Even if we live within sight of the sea, it is easy to forget that our world is an ocean world. The open ocean spreads across three-fourths of the globe. It is a place of storms and danger, both natural and manmade. And at...

Discover how the Bauhaus transformed the way we live, work, and create. Form, Function, and Vision: Exploring the Lasting Principles of Bauhaus Design takes you inside the movement that forever changed architecture, furniture, typography, and modern culture. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus was more than a school; it was a bold vision for uniting art, craft, and industry. Its philosophy of simplicity, clarity, and functionality still shapes the digital age, influencing everything from smartphones and corporate logos to sustainable architecture and minimalist interiors. This ...

Economic sanctions dominate the landscape of world politics today. First developed in the early twentieth century as a way of exploiting the flows of globalization to defend liberal internationalism, their appeal is that they function as an alternative to war. This view, however, ignores the dark paradox at their core: designed to prevent war, economic sanctions are modeled on devastating techniques of warfare.

When we think about the origins of modern science we usually begin in Europe. We remember the great minds of Nicolaus Copernicus, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein. But the history of science is not, and has never been, a uniquely European endeavor. Copernicus relied on mathematical techniques that came from Arabic and Persian texts. Newton’s laws of motion used astronomical observations made in Asia and Africa. When Darwin was writing On the Origin of Species, he consulted a sixteenth-century Chinese encyclopedia.

In this erudite and enjoyable Los Angeles Times best seller, Joel Kotkin explores the history of cities around the globe. He argues that urban areas must be places where there is a shared feeling of sacredness, civic identity, and moral order. These exciting concentrations of ideas and energy have long been and should continue to be meaningful in our daily lives.