The New Penguin History Of The World by Marc J. Roberts

A sweeping, single-volume synthesis of human history from prehistoric times to the modern era that offers a panoramic narrative tying together political, economic, social and cultural developments across regions. It highlights long-term patterns—state formation, trade networks, technological and ideological change—while weaving regional stories into a global framework accessible to general readers yet grounded in scholarship. The book emphasizes connections and contrasts between civilizations and explains how interactions over centuries shaped the contemporary world.

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