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Volume II opens with major world events between 1500 and 1789, and considers the development of shipbuilding that sent European explorers around the world.
Following topics include the Ottoman Empire, Mughal India, Manchu China, Spanish conquests in the Americas, European world colonialism, the French Revolution, Napoleonic Europe, British imperial expansion, the revolutions in the Americas, the United States and Canada as world powers, World War I and II, postwar Europe, the end of European colonialism, the Cold War, modern China, and events affecting Pacific nations.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Accessible overview of global history from 1500-20th century.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding the sweeping changes that shaped our modern world, this book offers a clear and engaging overview. It covers major events and empires with simplicity, making complex history accessible and compelling. It's a great starting point for anyone curious about how history unfolded across continents.
