Global History of the Ancient World: Asia, Europe and Africa before Islam

Ancient history has traditionally focused on Greece and Rome, but this book takes a global approach, following the development of human societies from the last Ice Age to the rise of Islam in the seventh century CE. It provides concise narratives of the first Asian, African, and European civilizations and their importance for later history, with thematic overviews offering global perspectives on connections, disconnections, and parallel developments. Written for students of history, classics, and related disciplines, the book appeals to anyone interested in widening their view of early history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ancient history has traditionally centered on Greece and Rome, but this book takes a comprehensive and global perspective on the distant past, spanning from the last Ice Age, approximately 11,700 years ago, to the rise of Islam in the seventh century CE. A unique and groundbreaking work, A Global History of the Ancient World offers concise yet comprehensive narratives of the earliest Asian, African, and European civilizations, highlighting their significance for later history while not neglecting the core topics typically covered in conventional textbooks. The book provides thematic overviews that offer a truly global perspective on the interconnectedness, disconnections, and parallel developments that shaped the ancient world. Written with students of history, classics, and related disciplines in mind, this book will captivate anyone with an interest in expanding their understanding of early history.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 175 x 245 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367695545