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The book explores various historical themes, beginning with the transition from old regimes to modernity, highlighting the dynamics of 'archaic globalization' and the evolution of political formations. It examines the significant shifts in Afro-Asian material culture and trade, alongside the emergence of competitive advantages in Europe. The narrative progresses through the world crises of 1720-1820, analyzing the legitimacy of states and the ideological roots of modern governance, while addressing the interplay of nationalities, states, and empires. As the text unfolds, it delves into the period between world revolutions (c. 1815-1860), assessing the impact of British maritime supremacy and the consequences of emigration. The discussion of hybrid legitimacy and wars of legitimacy in Asia provides insight into the complexities of state formation. The book also scrutinizes industrialization and urbanization, focusing on the rise of cities as centers of production and the socio-political dynamics within them. In the latter sections, the narrative shifts to nationalism, examining its theories, evolution, and the persistence of old patterns of globalization. The role of the modern state is further analyzed, including its obligations to society, resources, and the balance of achievements. The exploration of liberalism, rationalism, socialism, and science contextualizes the intellectual history of the period, culminating in a comp

Capturing China s past in all its complexity, this multi-faceted history portrays China in the context of a larger global world and incorporates the narratives of Chinese as well as non-Chinese ethnic groups. The book offers a complete political, economic, social, and cultural history of China, covering the major events and trends.

Bis heute gilt Europa als Wiege der Revolutionen, die seit 1789 die alte Ordnung erschütterten. Christopher Bayly widerlegt dieses Bild. So stellt er die europäischen Ereignisse von 1848 in einen Zusammenhang mit der Taiping-Rebellion in China und dem amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg. Doch Bayly revidiert nicht nur zentrale Mythen des europäischen Selbstbildes. Er löst sich von der bislang vorwiegend ökonomischen Analyse der Globalisierung. Sein weltumspannender Blick auf das Agieren der Staaten, die vielfältigen Ausprägungen von Gesellschaftsordnungen, Religionen und Lebensweisen zeigt auf verblüffende Weise, wie eng schon im 19. Jahrhundert die Entwicklung Europas mit den anderen Erdteilen verknüpft war. Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches sehen wir die Welt mit neuen Augen und müssen unsere eigene Geschichte neu bewerten.

This comprehensive history chronicles Japan's evolution from around 8000 BC to contemporary times, offering insights into its cultural, political, and social transformations. The new edition enhances the narrative with updated research and perspectives, making it an essential resource for understanding Japan's rich heritage and complex history.

This new edition of Burton Stein's classic A History of India builds on the success of the original to provide an updated narrative of the development of Indian society, culture, and politics from 7000 BC to the present.

A History of Southeast Asia: Critical Crossroads presents a comprehensive history of Southeast Asia from our earliest knowledge of its civilizations and religious patterns up to the present day.

This book provides an arresting interpretation of the history of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific from the earliest settlements to the present. Usually viewed in isolation, these societies are covered here in a single account, in which the authors show how the peoples of the region constructed their own identities and influenced those of their neighbours. By broadening the focus to the regional level, this volume develops analyses - of economic, social and political history - which transcendnational boundaries. The result is a compelling work which both describes the aspirations of European settlers and reveals how the dispossessed and marginalized indigenous peoples negotiated their own lives as best they could. The authors demonstrate that these stories are not separate but rather strands of a single history.The Blackwell History of the World Series The goal of this ambitious series is to provide an accessible source of knowledge about the entire human past, for every curious person in every part of the world. It will comprise some two dozen volumes, of which some provide synoptic views of the history of particular regions while others consider the world as a whole during a particular period of time. The volumes are narrative in form, giving balanced attention to social and cultural history (in the broadest sense) as well as to institutional development and political change. Each provides a systematic account of a very large subject, but they are also both imaginative and interpretative. The Series is intended to be accessible to the widest possible readership, and the accessibility of its volumes is matched by the style of presentation and production.