The Penguin History of the World

The Penguin History of the World

by J. M. Roberts

ChroniclesAncient2013
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What's it about?

This historical text traces the evolution of humanity from its earliest hominin ancestors across continents to the development of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and beyond. It explores the rise and fall of empires, including those in Greece and Rome, and examines the spread of major religions and cultural innovations. The narrative continues through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, detailing the formation of European states and their interactions with the wider world. Finally, it addresses the early modern period, encompassing the Age of Exploration, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the beginnings of global interconnectedness, laying the groundwork for the modern era.

About the author

J. M. Roberts is a renowned historian specializing in chronicles history. Their work has influenced generations of scholars and readers.

Chapter 1

Summary of Chapter 1: The Foundations

Chapter 1: The Foundations explores the deep pre-human past that set the stage for human history, emphasizing the vast timescales and evolutionary processes that shaped humanity's emergence.

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 34

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Chapter 49

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

Chapter 52

Chapter 53

Chapter 54

Chapter 55

Chapter 56

Chapter 57

Chapter 58

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