Global History

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By Noel Cowen

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Global History by Noel Cowen offers a sweeping overview of world history, examining the intricate tapestry of human development from ancient times to the modern era. The book delves into the cultural, economic, and political forces that have shaped societies across the globe, highlighting pivotal events and influential figures. It presents a thorough analysis of how interconnected histories have led to the contemporary world, all while avoiding narrative spoilers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the sweeping narratives of human civilization and enjoy exploring the interconnectedness of global events. It may appeal to those interested in how different cultures and societies have influenced each other throughout history.

Global History

* A overview of the history of the world in 200 pages * Written in a lively and accessible way * A great introduction for those who want to have a brief background to the origins and interactions of many cultures * Concludes by exploring the extent to which we now live in a global society.

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This short book offers a clear and engaging introduction to the history of humankind, from the earliest movements of people to the contemporary epoch of globalization. Cowen traces this complex history in a manner which offers both a compelling narrative and an analytical and comparative treatment.

Drawing on a new perspective on global history, he traces the intersection of change in economics, politics and human beliefs, examining the formation, enlargement and limits of human societies. Global History shows how much of human history encompasses three intersecting forces — trading networks, expanding political empires, and crusading creeds.

Abandoning the limits of a Eurocentric view of the world, the book offers a number of fresh insights. Its periodization embraces movement across continents and across the millennia. The indigenous American civilizations are included, for instance. The book also ranges over the early civilizations of China and Europe, as well as the Russian and Islamic worlds. Modern American and Japanese civilizations are, in addition, a focus for attention.

The author examines national and regional histories in relation to wider themes, sequences, and global tendencies. In conclusion, he seeks to address the question of the extent to which a global society is beginning to crystallize.

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Global History by Noel Cowen is praised for being a concise and insightful examination of world history that serves as a valuable introduction for enthusiasts. It contributes significantly to globalization theories by offering historical perspectives and focusing on civilizations rather than nation-states. The author draws from influential historians and predicts financial imperialism's rise, while highlighting the complexities of civilizations' histories and their impacts on modern society.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745628059

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Noel Cowen writes from long experience and observation, early on as a newspaper reporter, later as a civil servant in the Treasury working on problems of postwar reconstruction in a global context, and at the Ministry of Education seeking to develop the teaching of world history, and finally as an independent researcher, writer and speaker.