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This page is a collection of library resources that might be of interest for anyone looking to learn more about Global History. Click on each title to learn more.
eBooks
Hutchinson Chronology of World History: Compact Edition
AUTHOR: Helicon Publishing
Description: For each date in the whole of human history, this compact edition includes not only the key political and military events, but also events of importance in other spheres of human activity, including the arts, science, technology, discovery, philosophy, religion, education and recreation.
Speechless: World History Without Words
AUTHOR: Polyp
Description: Speechless is a never-before-attempted work of cartoon ingenuity, condensing the whole of world history into a graphic and completely wordless narrative. Through this very simple, yet intriguing concept, the reader will experience the intensely real but often ignored political and environmental truths of our era.
A Little History of the World
AUTHOR: E.H. Gombrich
Description: E. H. Gombrich’s bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not on small detail but on the sweep of human experience, the extent of human achievement, and the depth of its frailty. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history. In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind’s experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity’s achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.
The World from 1450 To 1700
AUTHOR: John E. Wills
Description: In The World from 1450 to 1700, historian John Wills takes a fresh look at one of the most fascinating and tumultuous periods in world history. Assuming a global perspective, rather than the traditional Eurocentric view, Wills traces the interwoven changes that led from the world of Columbus, Luther, and the Mughal emperor Babur to the world of Locke, Louis XIV, and the Kangxi emperor. The book's multi-centered approach explores historical events not in isolation but rather in a dynamic nexus of connections ranging from the Italian Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation to the Sikh, Hindu, and Confucian revivals; from the transformation of Japan in 1600 to the forced migrations of millions of African slaves; from the English Civil War and expanding Qing and Muscovite empires in Asia to new forms of scientific knowledge and parliamentary democracy in Europe. It is an interlocking world of change and movement, innovation and conquest, and Wills marshals his extraordinary narrative skill and breadth of learning to bring this period vibrantly to life.
The Britannica Guide to Political and Social Movements That Changed the Modern World
EDITOR: Heather M. Campbell
Description: Few forces are more powerful than a group of people united by a common cause. Collective objectives, known as movements, have been known to radically alter the course of human history. This book traces an array of important political and social movements from their inception to their apex, with plentiful side discussions of notable proponents.
Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests: From Ancient Times to the Present
EDITOR: Paul K. Davis
Description: An authoritative and thoroughly readable volume that will prove invaluable for everyone from military historians to history buffs to those wanting to know the impact of war on the borders and cultures of countries around the world. The Encyclopedia of Invasions and Conquests, a comprehensive guide to 192 invasions, conquests, battles, occupations, and military leaders from ancient times to the present, takes readers on a journey that includes the Roman conquest of Britain, the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This engaging, lucid, carefully researched volume provides a thorough review of each battle while examining the repercussions on infrastructure, tradition, language, and more. Some entries cover civilizations and cultures (Han Dynasty, the Huns, the Uzbeks), while others are devoted to selected historical figures (Julius Caesar, Napoleon Buonaparte, Douglas MacArthur). Each chapter provides a map to help readers locate key areas and geographical features. Other features include cross-references, a cumulative bibliography, and a comprehensive subject index.
A Visual History of Houses and Cities Around the World
AUTHOR: Nuria Cicero
Description: This book is a fascinating look at the history of human habitats and cities. Readers will gain insight into an area of history often overlooked. The book covers different types of dwellings and cities from ancient times, the Middle and Modern Ages, and the contemporary age. It takes a close look at the first settlements such as the Sumerian house and the Roman insula, the Mongolian yurt, and ancient cities such as those of Egypt and megacities of today. Detailed illustrations bring the reader into the heart of the subject matter.
Digital Magazines
Current History
PUBLISHER: Oakland: University of California Press, Journals & Digital Publishing Division
Full text coverage: Jan 1988 (Vol. 87, no. 525) - present (delayed 6 months)
Description: Current History is the oldest publication devoted exclusively to international affairs published in the United States. The journal aims to observe and explain the profound changes transforming every region of the world, providing readers with a better understanding of today's crucial events and pressing global trends through contributions from leading and emerging experts and scholars.
History Today
PUBLISHER: London: History Today Ltd.
Full text coverage: Jan 1992 (Vol. 42) - Dec 2010 (Vol. 60, no. 12)
Description:
History Today is the world’s leading serious history magazine. The publication is based in London and published monthly. We publish the world's leading scholars, on all periods, regions and themes of history. Every contribution is carefully edited and illustrated to make the magazine a pleasurable, as well as an informative, read.
Academic Journals
Journal of Global History
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
Peer reviewed.
Full text coverage: Mar 2006 (Vol. 1, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
Description: The Journal of Global History aims to be the leading scholarly outlet for comparative and connective accounts of world historical significance. JGH publishes articles that examine structures, processes and theories of global change, inequality and stability, as well as articles focusing on smaller scales that are in keeping with, or transcend, the boundaries of historical polities or environments. JGH particularly values creativity and originality in approaches to global history, as well as debates on the theories, methods and evidence underpinning major historical narratives.
Ancient History
Publisher: Macquarie Ancient History Association (MAHA)
Peer reviewed.
Full text coverage: 2008 (Vol. 38, no. 2) - 2016 (Vol. 46)
Description: Australian-based journal covering topics relevant to ancient history.
Comparative Studies in Society and History
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
Peer reviewed.
Full text coverage: Jan 2001 (Vol. 43, no. 1) - present (delayed 1 year)
Description: Comparative Studies in Society and History (CSSH) is an international forum for new research and interpretation concerning problems of recurrent patterning and change in human societies through time and in the contemporary world. CSSH sets up a working alliance among specialists in all branches of the social sciences and humanities as a way of bringing together multidisciplinary research, cultural studies, and theory, especially in anthropology, history, political science, and sociology. Review articles and discussion bring readers in touch with current findings and issues.
History and Memory
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Peer reviewed.
Full text coverage: Jun 30, 1995 (Vol. 7, no. 1) - present
Description: History & Memory explores the manifold ways in which the past shapes the present and is shaped by present perceptions. We focus on a wide range of questions relating to the formation of historical consciousness and collective memory, the role of historical memory in modern and premodern cultures, and the relationship between historical research and images of the past in different societies and cultures. History & Memory aims to explore not only official representations of the past in public monuments and commemorations, but also the role of oral history and personal narratives, the influence of the new media in shaping historical consciousness, and the renewed relevance of history writing for emerging nations and social conflicts.
Database Resources
Latin America: Global Exploration
Middle Ages (broken down into subcategories)
Websites
EuroDocs: The links connect to European primary historical documents that are transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated. They shed light within the respective countries over a broad range of historical happenings (political, economic, social and cultural).
Perseus Digital Library: Covers the history, literature and culture of the Greco-Roman world
World Digital Library: World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
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