Global History: A Short Overview

Introduction.

The Classical Era.

Part I: The Primary Concern.

1. Global Odyssey: Searching for Subsistence.

2. Civilized Centres: Settlements Become Permanent.

3. Rulers and Myths; Preconditions of Stability.

Part II: The Political Prospect.

4. Hostile Encounters: The Threat from Outside:.

5. Communication Network: Paths to Co-existence.

6. Global Response: The Spreading of the Empires.

Part III: The Religious Factor.

7. Creeds of Empire: Conformity and Allegiance.

8. Crossing Frontiers: Faiths and Universalism.

9. Division and Decline: Propaganda for Salvation.

From Classical to Modern.

The Modern Era.

Part IV: New Beginnings.

10. Movements of Peoples: Nomads and New Settlers.

11. Economic Breakthrough: New Bases of Subsistence.

12. Church and State: Twin Pillars of Stability.

Part V: Wider Identities.

13. Centuries of Empire: Global Impulse Renewed.

14. Tools of Empire: Technology of Expansion.

15. Creeds of Empire: Ideologies on the Move.

Part VI: Global Tendencies.

16. The World Economy: From Crisis to Growth.

17. Hostile Encounters: Civilizations at War.

18. Communication Network: Search for Co-existence.

Conclusion.

Bibliography.

Index.