A Short History of the World

A Short History of the World for Students and Young Adults offers a clear, engaging journey through the major civilizations and turning points that shaped human history. Beginning with Mesopotamia and Egypt, it introduces the world’s first cities, writing systems, laws, religions, and monumental architecture, showing how early societies laid the foundations of organized life. It then guides readers through the rise of Greek democracy, philosophy, art, science, and literature, followed by the vast achievements, engineering brilliance, and lasting legacy of the Roman Empire.

The book moves into the early modern era, explaining the Enlightenment, the American and French Revolutions, and the profound political, scientific, and cultural changes that transformed societies. Major conflicts such as the American Civil War, World War I, and World War II are presented in accessible language, emphasizing causes, turning points, and long-term consequences.

Finally, the book turns to globalization, rapid technological progress, and the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, helping young readers understand how the past continues to shape the world they live in today.