A Global History 2
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Summary
Rather than adopting the usual approach of general world histories, which narrate the histories of different regions separately by period, the book recounts the past and present of individual countries or regions one by one by area, making it easier for introductory readers to grasp the thread of historical development clearly and accurately without confusion. It can be said that this Global History not only displays a distinctive global perspective but is also profound and original—a true masterwork of general history with global vision and wisdom.
Editor's review
In terms of structure, the author seeks to break free from the limitations of Eurocentrism. Although, constrained by his era, a Western perspective is inevitably present, the degree of attention he gives to non-Western civilizations is noteworthy. The book devotes separate chapters to the Mongol Empire, the Islamic world, and China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, among others—a balance rare in nineteenth-century historical works. Readers should note that some historical facts and viewpoints in the book may be outdated, but as a case study in historiography, it helps us understand the formation of the modern global historical perspective.
Goodrich's writing style is both scholarly and accessible, excelling at linking grand narratives through key historical figures and events. The book is especially suitable as supplementary reading for history enthusiasts, to be read in comparison with contemporary works of global history and to sense the changes in historical writing over two centuries. In terms of presentation, the Tiandi Publishing House edition has been given appropriate modern Chinese treatment, enhancing reading fluency while preserving the original chapter structure and annotation system.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- History enthusiasts interested in the development and evolution of global historical perspectives
- Researchers seeking to understand nineteenth-century Western historical writing
- Middle school students and above who need to broaden their framework of historical understanding
- Readers who enjoy comparative reading of historical works from different eras
Not a good fit for
- Professional scholars seeking the latest historiographical research findings
- Readers seeking a fully objective and neutral narrative of global history
Reading tips
- It is advisable to first read modern works of global history to establish a basic framework, then read this book in comparison
- Focus particularly on how the book discusses non-Western civilizations and its limitations
- While reading, distinguish between factual description and value judgments specific to the nineteenth century
About the publisher
Founded in 1995, Tiandi Press focuses on thematic publishing, history and culture, literary works, self-help psychology, and books for young readers. Judging from the 121 titles in our database, the press has a notable strength in foreign literature and classic works: it publishes Yasunari Kawabata's Snow Country, The Old Capital, and The Izu Dancer, as well as The Last Words, a collection of short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Joseph Roth's The Radetzky March, and Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle. In history, it offers Jiang Tingfu's Modern Chinese History, while social novels and social-cultural titles come from authors such as Luo Luo and Cao Yinghua. The presence of Effective Argumentation: The Most Practical Logic Training Course in American Universities also reflects the press's interest in logic training and self-help. Public information is limited, and the above reflects its publishing profile only through the titles in our database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 以东
- 第105章 以东概述（前1700—前320）
- 第106章 纳巴泰人（前320—1400）
- 第107章 佩特拉
- 腓尼基
- 第108章 古代腓尼基人（前2000—前1497）
- 第109章 西顿（前1497—前332）
- 第110章 提尔（前1245—前332）
- 第111章 腓尼基的文化（一）
- 第112章 腓尼基的文化（二）
- 第113章 腓尼基的文化（三）
- 叙利亚
- 第114章 古代叙利亚（前1095—前740）
- 第115章 塞琉古王朝的建立及安条克大帝的崛起（前312—前200）
- 第116章 塞琉古王朝的衰亡（前200—前65）
- 第117章 罗马统治下的叙利亚（前65—1841）
- 第118章 叙利亚的马龙派教徒（676—1588）
- 第119章 叙利亚的德鲁兹人（996—1613）
- 第120章 法赫鲁丁的陨落及德鲁兹人的消亡（1613—1840）
- 第121章 德鲁兹人的风俗习惯
- 第122章 阿萨辛派（1071—1100）
- 第123章 阿萨辛派的兴盛（1100—1160）
- 第124章 阿萨辛派的衰亡（1160—1256）
- 第125章 古代叙利亚的文化
- 第126章 古代叙利亚的名人
- 帕尔米拉
- 第127章 帕尔米拉（前1200—272）
- 第128章 帕尔米拉的毁灭（272—1400）
- 亚美尼亚
- 第129章 亚美尼亚王国的建立与提格兰的统治（前700—前70）
- 第130章 提格兰的战争与国家的分裂（前70—1840）
- 第131章 古代亚美尼亚的文化
- 小亚细亚
- 第132章 小亚细亚是个什么样的地方？
- 第133章 米西亚（前2000—前129）
- 第134章 米西亚的城市及名人
- 第135章 特洛伊城与特洛伊战争（前1546—前1184）
- 第136章 特洛伊的故事是真的吗？（前1184—1200）
- 第137章 爱奥尼亚（前1500—前980）
- 第138章 爱奥尼亚诸城邦的兴衰（前980—60）
- 第139章 米利都的故事
- 第140章 米利都的名人
- 第141章 以弗所及阿尔忒弥斯神庙（前980—600）
- 第142章 以弗所的名人
- 第143章 士麦那
- 第144章 伊奥利亚与多利斯（前1500—前60）
- 第145章 吕底亚（前1600—前716）
- 第146章 阿律阿铁斯与米利都人（前716—前556）
- 第147章 克洛伊索斯与吕底亚的衰亡（前556—476）
- 第148章 卡里亚（前1400—前50）
- 第149章 利西亚、潘菲利亚、皮西迪亚和帕夫拉戈尼亚
- 第150章 比提尼亚（前2000—前74）
- 第151章 比提尼亚的名人
- 第152章 加拉提亚和奇里乞亚
- 第153章 本都王国及米特拉达梯六世（前500—前87）
- 第154章 米特拉达梯六世与罗马人的战争（前87—前63）
- 第155章 米特拉达梯六世之死与本都王国的灭亡（前63—1453）
- 第156章 卡帕多西亚（前700—前17）
- 第157章 弗里吉亚（前2000—前1000）
- 第158章 弥达斯与弗里吉亚的兴衰（前1000—前560）
- 第159章 弗里吉亚的名人
- 小亚细亚的岛屿
- 第160章 塞浦路斯岛（前2000—1840）
- 第161章 罗德岛和科斯岛（前1000—1840）
- 第162章 希俄斯岛（前1000—1823）
- 第163章 萨摩斯岛（前800—1840）
- 阿拉伯半岛
- 第164章 阿拉伯半岛是个什么样的地方？
- 第165章 早期传说（前2247—前1800）
- 第166章 古代的国王（前1800—529）
- 第167章 阿比西尼亚人和波斯人对也门的征服（529—605）
- 第168章 希拉王国和加萨尼王朝（200—633）
- 第169章 古代阿拉伯的文化（上）
- 第170章 古代阿拉伯的文化（下）
- 第171章 穆罕默德（一）（570—619）
- 第172章 穆罕默德（二）（619—628）
- 第173章 穆罕默德（三）（623—631）
- 第174章 穆罕默德（四）（631—632）
- 第175章 从哈里发的任命到入侵叙利亚（632—635）
- 第176章 从攻占耶路撒冷到欧麦尔之死（635—644）
- 第177章 从奥斯曼继位到侯赛因之死（644—680）
- 第178章 倭马亚王朝（680—750）
- 第179章 倭马亚王朝的征服及阿拔斯王朝的崛起（710—807）
- 第180章 哈伦·拉希德的统治（801—813）
- 第181章 从马蒙的统治到阿拉伯帝国的灭亡（813—1258）
- 第182章 阿拉伯人的信仰及分歧
- 第183章 阿拉伯人的科学与文学
- 第184章 瓦哈比派（1703—1818）
- 第185章 这样的阿拉伯人
- 土耳其的亚洲部分
- 第186章 土耳其的亚洲部分是怎样的面貌？
- 第187章 突厥的兴衰（500—1000）
- 第188章 塞尔柱帝国的崛起（1000—1072）
- 第189章 从乌穆尔克的统治到塞尔柱帝国的终结（1072—1250）
- 第190章 奥斯曼帝国的崛起（1077—1300）
- 第191章 从奥斯曼一世到与匈牙利人的战争（1300—1380）
- 第192章 从穆拉德一世到穆罕默德二世（1380—1453）
- 高加索地区
- 第193章 高加索诸国（前1263—1735）
- 第194章 切尔克斯人（1735—1849）
- 帕提亚帝国
- 第195章 帕提亚帝国的崛起（前600—前53）
- 第196章 帕提亚帝国的征服（前53—50）
- 第197章 帕提亚帝国的衰亡（50—228）
- 第198章 帕提亚帝国统治下的各民族（前200—1849）
- 重要词汇英汉对照表
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About the author
Samuel Goodrich is an author about whom little biographical information survives; his nationality, dates of birth and death, and original English name are not clearly recorded in the available materials, and public information is limited. Judging from the six works held in the collection, his writing focuses on world history. His representative work, A Global History, was published as a series of volumes 1 through 6, indicating an approach that systematically traces the course of world history in a multi-volume general history format. Works of this kind usually proceed chronologically or by region and civilization, emphasizing the overall coherence and continuity of the historical process and helping readers build a broad understanding of world history. Although verifiable information about the author's academic background and writing career is lacking, the fact that his works are classified under world history and have been published in multiple volumes suggests that the series has found some acceptance among Chinese readers and can serve as an introductory reading for gaining an overview of world history.
Leng Huiling is an author for whom public information is currently limited; details such as nationality and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Judging from the works held in the library, the name Leng Huiling is associated with two books, A Global History 1 and A Global History 2, both categorized under world history, which indicates the author's involvement in compiling historical reading material. Because verifiable background information is scarce, it is difficult to determine the specific division of writing work or academic identity, and it is also impossible to confirm educational experience or research direction. As far as the existing works show, Leng Huiling's subject matter belongs to general-history narrative aimed at readers who need a systematic understanding of world history; the coverage is broad, making the books suitable as an introduction or reference. Overall, Leng Huiling's writing and publishing activity centers on popular world-history books, but owing to limited materials, the personal background and the full scope of the author's work remain to be further supplemented.
Feng Jiana is a Chinese author about whom relatively limited public information is available. One work is known to be associated with her, namely Global History 2, which is classified under world history. Based on the available information, her writing and publishing activity centers on organizing and presenting Chinese and foreign historical knowledge for Chinese-language readers who wish to gain a systematic understanding of the course of world history. The title Global History 2 suggests that the content belongs to a continuation or component of a general world history work, with a narrative approach that tends to follow chronology and to develop by topic or region, balancing factual continuity with readability so that readers can build a relatively complete framework of global history. Because public records of the author's life, education, and writing career are lacking, it is not possible at present to describe her academic lineage, research fields, or writing style in greater detail. Readers may treat her work as one option among popular world history readings and as an introductory reference for understanding the basic course of world history.
"Zui Ai Lishi" is an author name that appears as a collective signature; its true identity and personal background remain unclear in publicly available sources, and information is limited. The library currently holds six works under this name, all belonging to the Global History series, namely volumes 1 through 6, commonly classified under world history. In terms of subject matter, the series narrates world history and unfolds volume by volume, showing the structure of a general history; judging from the form of the signature, it is closer to the output of a team or a history content-writing group than to the personal writing of a single scholar. Existing materials provide no information on education, positions, or awards, so the author's biography cannot be further described. Readers may regard it as a compiler of world history books for general readers, suitable for those who wish to understand the course of world history systematically.
