A Brief History of the World

Name: A Brief History of the World
ISBN: 9787510440205

余守斌New World Press · ChinaDec 2021

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Word count: 201K words
Chapters: 70
ISBN: 9787510440205

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Summary

This book consists of sixty-seven chapters, ranging from the world in space to the reconstruction of the world's political and economic order, permeated throughout with the vastness of the universe, the wonder of life, and the endless desires of humankind. Instead of piling up dry literary and historical materials, the author adopts a lively tone and an open-minded view of nature to recount the trials and successes mankind has experienced in the course of its growth—the full spectrum of joys and sorrows.

Editor's review

A Short History of the World is not the kind of general history commonly found on the market; its distinctiveness lies in the author Yu Shoubin's unique narrative perspective and framework. The book breaks away from the conventional mold of traditional historiography, which centers on political events and emperors and generals, and attempts to sketch the grand panorama of human history by interweaving multiple threads—civilizational evolution, technological innovation, the transformation of ideas, and global interaction. The author's style is plain yet insightful, turning complex historical processes into coherent and accessible narrative, with particular attention to comparison and connection among different civilizational blocs, helping readers build an integrated view of history. For readers who wish to grasp the broad outlines of human historical development quickly yet are not satisfied with a mere listing of facts, this book offers a clearly structured and freshly angled entry point. It is more like a carefully drawn map, guiding you to explore a broader historical terrain; its value lies in stimulating thought and interest in further reading, not in providing final answers.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginning readers who want to quickly build a macro framework of world history
History enthusiasts interested in civilizational comparison and cross-regional interaction
Teachers and students seeking clear, coherent narrative to support teaching or learning
Readers who prefer to understand historical processes from an integrated perspective (technology, ideas, society)

Not a good fit for

Professional historiography readers pursuing extreme detail and in-depth specialized research
Readers expecting the book to focus entirely on political and military history or the history of a single region

Reading tips

Read alongside a map to intuitively perceive the geographic distribution of civilizations and their exchange routes
After each chapter, pause to reflect on the core threads and connections the author raises
Use it as an index for extended reading on specific periods or civilizations of interest

About the publisher

New World Press China · Founded in 1951

New World Press is a comprehensive publisher whose list spans documentary literature, popular science, military studies, literary appreciation, social sciences and essays. Its titles reflect a broad editorial vision: documentary works such as Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption and A Civil Action; classic translations including On the Origin of Species and On War; and literary works such as Six Records of a Floating Life and Wu Guanzhong's selected essays on beauty and painting. Its authors include Laura Hillenbrand, Charles Darwin, Carl von Clausewitz, Shen Fu and Daniel Everett, showing a balance between translated and original works. Publicly available information on its fuller publishing profile and features is limited.

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前言
第一章空间中的地球
第二章时间中的地球
第三章生物的产生
第四章最初的鱼类
第五章沼泽时期
第六章早期的爬行动物
第七章原始鸟类和哺乳动物
第八章哺乳动物的发展期
第九章猿人、类人猿、亚人
第十章罗德西亚人、尼安德特人
第十一章真正人类的产生
第十二章早期人类的思想
第十三章农耕时代
第十四章新石器文化
第十五章苏美尔与古埃及文明，文字的出现
第十六章游牧民族的出现
第十七章最初的船舶和海员
第十八章走进埃及、巴比伦和亚述
第十九章雅利安人的原始生活
第二十章巴比伦帝国的衰退期与大流士一世帝国
第二十一章早期的犹太人
第二十二章犹太的教士与先知
第二十三章希腊文明
第二十四章希波战争
第二十五章繁荣昌盛的希腊帝国
第二十六章亚历山大统治下的帝国
第二十七章亚历山大城的科学
第二十八章佛祖乔达摩
第二十九章佛教与阿育王
第三十章中国的两位伟大导师
第三十一章罗马帝国拉开历史的序幕
第三十二章罗马帝国和迦太基
第三十三章崛起的罗马帝国
第三十四章罗马和中国
第三十五章罗马早期的平民生活
第三十六章神圣罗马帝国的宗教
第三十七章耶稣与基督教
第三十八章基督教的发展
第三十九章蛮族的入侵，罗马帝国的东、西瓦解
第四十章匈奴人，西罗马帝国的崩溃
第四十一章萨桑帝国、拜占庭帝国的发展
第四十二章中国的隋唐时代
第四十三章穆罕默德和伊斯兰教
第四十四章阿拉伯的文明
第四十五章拉丁语基督教的发展
第四十六章十字军东征与教皇
第四十七章王侯进行的反抗，教会的分裂
第四十八章蒙古人的兴起和武力
第四十九章欧洲人的理性复苏
第五十章拉丁教会进行改革
第五十一章皇帝查理五世的一生
第五十二章君主、议会、共和国政体在欧洲实验的时代
第五十三章欧洲新帝国的扩张
第五十四章美国独立战争
第五十五章法国革命战争、君主制的复辟
第五十六章欧洲不稳定的和平
第五十七章科学得到进一步发展
第五十八章工业革命
第五十九章现代政治与社会思想的进程
第六十章美国势力的不断增大
第六十一章德国的复苏与对欧洲的控制
第六十二章轮船、铁路时代的新海外帝国
第六十三章欧洲人掠夺亚洲，日本的复兴
第六十四章大英帝国统治下的和平
第六十五章欧洲的军备阶段与世界大战的爆发
第六十六章俄国的十月革命
第六十七章全世界进行重建政治经济秩序
附录：世界大事年表

FAQ

How does this book differ from classics such as A Global History?

This book places more emphasis on clarity of narrative thread and the construction of an overall framework, with plainer and more accessible language, making it suitable as a first introductory book on world history; classics such as A Global History are more theoretical and offer deeper analysis.

Up to what period does this book's content extend?

The book covers the main historical processes from human origins to the modern era; the exact cutoff date should be checked in the table of contents, but as a brief history, its treatment of contemporary history is usually rather general.

What is the academic background of the author Yu Shoubin?

Mr. Yu Shoubin is a scholar devoted to popularizing history; his writing focuses on turning academic findings into texts readable by the general public, in an accessible style, and he has other historical works to his name.

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Yu Shoubin: publicly available information is limited, and it is not yet possible to confirm full biographical details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, or personal background. According to available records, the library holds one work by him, A Brief History of the World, which is often classified as a philosophy title. This suggests that the author is concerned with writing that surveys the course of human history from a broad perspective, tracing larger patterns and presenting the overall shape of civilizational development rather than focusing on detailed examination of a single period or region. Such writing generally requires strong powers of synthesis and knowledge across several fields, as well as a balance between selecting historical facts and maintaining narrative momentum. On the basis of the existing information, it is difficult to judge his academic background or intellectual stance; readers may treat this work as an introductory guide to the outlines of world history, using it to observe how the author organizes material and explains the past, while keeping an independent critical eye on the judgments it offers.