A Global History: From Prehistory to the Present

Designed for courses in World History and World Civilization, the fifth edition of this best-selling, classic exploration of world history takes an interdisciplinary global (rather than a regional or national) approachâ tracing those major forces, movements, and events that have had a world-wide impact. It stresses connections between the past, present and future, emphasizing the question - What does it mean for us today?