Cette série ambitieuse vise à offrir une source de connaissances accessible sur l'ensemble du passé humain. Certains volumes considèrent le monde dans son ensemble, tandis que d'autres offrent des vues d'ensemble de l'histoire de régions ou de civilisations particulières. Les livres accordent une attention équilibrée à l'histoire sociale et culturelle, ainsi qu'aux changements politiques et institutionnels. Chaque volume fournit un compte rendu systématique d'un vaste sujet, tout en étant imaginatif et interprétatif, encourageant les auteurs à présenter leurs propres points de vue.
Capturing China s past in all its complexity, this multi-faceted history portrays China in the context of a larger global world and incorporates the narratives of Chinese as well as non-Chinese ethnic groups. The book offers a complete political, economic, social, and cultural history of China, covering the major events and trends.
Cette réflexion sur l'histoire du monde mêle, à travers les différents continents, l'économie et les révolutions, la religion et les idéologies, l'urbanisme et les arts, et remet en cause les visions du monde consacrées et l'idée selon laquelle le modèle de civilisation né en Europe occidentale aurait dominé dès le XVIe siècle.
This comprehensive history chronicles Japan's evolution from around 8000 BC to contemporary times, offering insights into its cultural, political, and social transformations. The new edition enhances the narrative with updated research and perspectives, making it an essential resource for understanding Japan's rich heritage and complex history.
This book offers a captivating interpretation of the history of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, tracing their development from early settlements to the present. Instead of treating these societies in isolation, the authors present a unified narrative that illustrates how the peoples of the region shaped their identities and influenced one another. By adopting a regional perspective, the volume explores economic, social, and political histories that transcend national boundaries. It compellingly depicts the aspirations of European settlers while highlighting how dispossessed and marginalized indigenous peoples navigated their lives. The authors reveal that these narratives are interconnected, forming a cohesive history. As part of an ambitious series, the work aims to provide accessible knowledge about the entirety of human history for a global audience. The series includes around two dozen volumes, some focusing on specific regions while others examine global history during particular periods. Each volume is narrative-driven, balancing social and cultural history with institutional and political developments. They systematically cover vast subjects while remaining imaginative and interpretative, ensuring accessibility in both content and presentation for a wide readership.