Bücher von Donald James Johnson

Examines world history from 1450 to the beginning of the twentieth century. The book begins with an examination of the five newly forming ""gunpowder empires"" and develops the themes of industrialization and the formation of nation-states. The second half of the book covers Europe's growing global power.

Presents the development of humankind across cultures and economies in a global manner. Chronological events are supplemented by thematic ones. The areas covered are the Ancient Middle East, North and East Africa, Central Asia, India, China, Iran, Rome and Greece, as well as Meso-America.