Modern Global History

Historical accounts of democracy's rise tend to focus on ancient Greece and pre-Renaissance Europe. The Decline and Rise of Democracy draws from global evidence to show that the story is much richer - democratic practices were present in many places at many other times. David Stasavage makes the case that understanding how and where these democracies flourished - and when and why they declined - can provide crucial information not just about the history of governance, but about the ways modern democracies work and where they could manifest in the future.   

As president of the World Bank for a decade, James Wolfensohn tackled world poverty with a passion and energy that made him a uniquely important figure in a fundamental arena of change. Using a lifetime of experience in the banking sector, he carved a distinct path in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe for the institution that serves as the major lender to the world's poor.

Journey through the epic sweep of world history and uncover how human cooperation forged our modern global civilization. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon of lifelong learning, this vividly crafted narrative bypasses dry dates to reveal the true catalysts of societal...

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.

Learn about Argentina's Week of the People’s Martyrs, Mexico's Night of Tlatelolco, and France's Mai 68.

Witness an isolated feudal realm violently transform into a global superpower in this gripping Asian history audiobook. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this epic narrative abandons dry dates to plunge you into the turbulent lives of samurai, factory girls, and everyday citizens...

Trace the dramatic history of a fragile imperial dynasty transforming into a modern geopolitical superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused afternoon of lifelong learning, this accessible narrative captures the turbulent evolution of a nation redefining itself. Step beyond dry dates...

Witness the gripping geopolitical journey from a collapsing imperial dynasty to a formidable modern global superpower. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking narrative explores ten pivotal moments of crisis, rebellion, and radical transformation. Discover how devastating...

Uncover the rise and fall of Andean empires in an immersive world history of indigenous resilience and global conquest. Perfect for deep-focus learning during a morning commute, this sweeping historical narrative transforms a seemingly remote landscape into the vibrant epicenter of international...

Explore the epic rise and fall of empires in this fast-paced global history of how humans seize, wield, and lose power. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this energetic narrative transforms dry dates into a thrilling saga of survival and control. Whether you are fueling your lifelong...

“Mythology and ancient esoteric beliefs are finally found in cutting-edge science.”—Rick Rubin, bestselling author of The Creative Act From the author of the global bestseller The Secret History of the World comes an epic new history of the relationship between spiritual belief and...

Dive into modern European history, where bloody revolutions and fallen empires forge fragile global unions. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this gripping narrative tracks the turbulent shift from absolute monarchies to industrial powerhouses. Feel the weight of mass...

Discover the Epic Story of Cinema—From Flickering Frames to Streaming Screens. In The Global History of Film, acclaimed author Oliver Greyson delivers an engaging and comprehensive narrative of the world’s most captivating art form. Spanning over a century, this book traces the evolution of cinema from its earliest experiments in light and motion to the groundbreaking films of today.

Uncover the sweeping European history of a modest Atlantic frontier that transformed into a global maritime empire. Perfect for your daily commute or immersive travel preparation, this dramatic narrative brings centuries of conquest, trade, and cross-cultural encounters vividly to life. Follow...

The 1920s economic boom hid a fragile financial system that doomed global markets to a historic stock market crash. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this eye-opening historical narrative transforms monetary policy into an intense story of dangerous leverage and unchecked consumerism...

Uncover the sweeping military history of how ragtag feudal war bands evolved into a globe-spanning professional army. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative transports you across a thousand years of battlefields, political upheaval, and societal transformation. Journey alongside...

Understand the devastating global conflict of WWII through a gripping military history focused on human resilience. Perfect for an educational commute or deep focus, this accessible journey transcends dry dates to explore how ordinary citizens and soldiers endured absolute societal collapse...

Trace the epic global history of human migration to understand how shifting borders forged our modern world. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking listen for your daily commute or diving into deep focus learning, this journey reveals that mobility is not a modern anomaly, but the...

Journey through sweeping European history as a fractured Roman outpost transforms into an unstoppable cultural superpower. Experience the epic, immersive rise and fall of absolute monarchs, radical philosophers, and fierce revolutionaries who forged a modern nation in blood and brilliant ideas...

Explore the gripping history of global power struggles and alliances that forged our modern political world. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping narrative transforms dry dates into a dramatic saga of conquest, revolution, and ideological warfare. Whether you are engaging in focused...