A Global History 3
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Summary
Rather than the usual approach of a general world history that narrates the histories of different regions by time period, the book recounts the history of individual countries or regions from ancient times to the present, region by region—making it easier for entry-level readers to grasp the threads of historical development clearly and accurately without confusion. It can be said that this Universal History not only displays a distinctive global perspective but is also profound and original—a truly monumental general history with global vision and wisdom.
Editor's review
From the perspective of historiography, the value of this book must be considered within its 19th-century historical context. Goodrich's writing was deeply influenced by the Western-centrism and progressive view of history prevalent at the time, and its narrative thread, selection of materials, and criteria for evaluating civilizations all bear distinct marks of the era. For modern readers, this is both a limitation and a unique reading experience—through a popular history book from a century and a half ago, we can directly perceive the general cognitive framework, knowledge boundaries, and narrative logic of Western intellectuals of that era regarding world history. The book's descriptions of non-Western civilizations, particularly its accounts of what was then regarded as the "mysterious East," reflect the West's imagination and construction of the "other" during the early process of globalization.
The value of reading this book lies not primarily in acquiring accurate, objective, and comprehensive historical facts (modern historical scholarship has far surpassed this work), but in reading it as a "meta-text" in an archaeological manner. It is a "history book" within history—a specimen for observing 19th-century American mass history education, modes of knowledge dissemination, and even cultural mentality. For readers studying the history of ideas, historiography, book history, or cultural dissemination, as well as reflective readers who are not satisfied with a single modern perspective and wish to understand how historical cognition is shaped by its era, this book provides rare primary material. The value of this edition published by Tiandi Publishing House lies in making this historical document more accessible in Chinese.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers or enthusiasts interested in 19th-century Western historiography and mass knowledge dissemination
- Deep readers who wish to understand how historical narratives are limited by their era from an archaeological perspective
- Specialist scholars studying Samuel Goodrich or the "Peter Parley" series
- Readers who consciously compare differences between ancient and modern historical narratives to cultivate critical historical thinking
Not a good fit for
- General beginner readers seeking the latest and most comprehensive knowledge of world history
- Readers who are sensitive to and uncomfortable with outdated views and stereotypes that may appear in the book
Reading tips
- It is recommended to first understand the historical philosophy and colonial context of the mid-19th-century West in order to establish coordinates for critical reading
- Try reading in comparison with modern authoritative world histories (such as Stavrianos's A Global History) to appreciate the evolution of historiographical concepts
- Pay attention to the book's narrative structure, criteria for evaluating civilizations, and selection of materials, and reflect on the ideology and needs of the era behind them
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
- 鞑靼
- 第199章 鞑靼是什么？
- 第200章 独立鞑靼
- 第201章 独立鞑靼的早期传说和历史
- 第202章 中国鞑靼
- 第203章 阿兰哥特人
- 第204章 匈人和芬兰人
- 第205章 通古斯民族（前1100—1234）
- 第206章 匈奴（前1800—529）
- 第207章 突厥（前460—1257）
- 第208章 成吉思汗与蒙古帝国的崛起（1000—1227）
- 第209章 成吉思汗的继任者们（1227—1294）
- 第210章 中国的蒙古皇帝与蒙古汗国（1294—1716）
- 第211章 帖木儿与他的帝国（上）（1336—1369）
- 第212章 帖木儿与他的帝国（下）（1369—1405）
- 第213章 这样的鞑靼
- 莫卧儿帝国
- 第214章 从巴布尔到胡马雍（1414—1556）
- 第215章 从阿克巴到奥朗则布（1556—1658）
- 第216章 从奥朗则布到沙·阿拉姆二世（1658—1803）
- 第217章 这样的莫卧儿帝国
- 中国
- 第218章 中国是个什么样的地方？
- 第219章 三皇五帝
- 第220章 夏朝与商朝（前2169—前1123）
- 第221章 周朝、秦朝、汉朝、蜀汉、魏晋、南朝宋（前1123—479）
- 第222章 从第九至第十三王朝（479—907）
- 第223章 鞑靼入侵（907—1644）
- 第224章 鞑靼人的统治（1644—1821）
- 第225章 鸦片战争（一）（1821—1841）
- 第226章 鸦片战争（二）（1841—1845）
- 第227章 基督教传入中国
- 第228章 鸦片贸易
- 第229章 中国的疆域
- 第230章 中国的语言
- 第231章 中国的文学
- 第232章 中国的艺术与发明
- 第233章 中国的宗教
- 第234章 中国人的性格
- 第235章 西藏是个什么样的地方？
- 第236章 西藏的历史（前3000—1849）
- 日本
- 第237章 德川幕府以前的日本（前660—1598）
- 第238章 德川幕府建立后的日本（1598—1849）
- 朝鲜
- 第239章 朝鲜
- 阿富汗
- 第240章 阿富汗人的起源及被异族统治（682—1709）
- 第241章 阿富汗的独立及英国的入侵（1709—1842）
- 第242章 阿富汗的文化（上）
- 第243章 阿富汗的文化（下）
- 俾路支斯坦
- 第244章 俾路支斯坦（前320—1843）
- 印度
- 第245章 印度是一个什么样的地方？
- 第246章 远古时期的印度（前3000—前1000）
- 第247章 大流士一世征服前的印度（前1000—前517）
- 第248章 从亚历山大大帝侵入印度到笈多王朝的建立（前328—前204）
- 第249章 从超日王到佛教徒被驱逐（前204—1000）
- 第250章 从伽色尼的马哈茂德到阿克巴（1000—1605）
- 第251章 从贾汉吉尔到莫卧儿帝国的衰落（1605—1760）
- 第252章 葡萄牙人在印度的兴衰（1483—1840）
- 第253章 荷兰人、西班牙人、丹麦人、法国人在印度的兴衰（1580—1840）
- 第254章 英国人在印度的兴衰（一）：从英格兰的东印度公司到莫卧儿帝国的委任统治（1574—1773）
- 第255章 英国人在印度的兴衰（二）：沃伦·黑斯廷斯在印度（1773—1795）
- 第256章 英国人在印度的兴衰（三）：从在马德拉斯的殖民到信德的征服（1658—1842）
- 第257章 锡克人（1450—1849）
- 第258章 英国人彻底征服印度
- 第259章 印度的人口和城市
- 第260章 印度的教育、婚姻、农业、手工业、造船业
- 第261章 印度的商业、建筑、绘画、音乐
- 第262章 印度的语言和文学
- 第263章 印度的食物、服饰、游历、风俗习惯、名人
- 锡兰
- 第264章 锡兰（1506—1840）
- 印度支那
- 第265章 古代的缅甸（前623—1767）
- 第266章 从与暹罗人的战争到与英国人的战争（1767—1837）
- 第267章 缅甸的文化（一）
- 第268章 缅甸的文化（二）
- 第269章 暹罗（前544—1793）
- 第270章 勃固（1500—1600）
- 第271章 交趾支那（安南）、东京、柬埔寨、老挝（1350—1802）
- 第272章 马六甲（1100—1840）
- 俄罗斯的亚洲部分：西伯利亚
- 第273章 西伯利亚
- 这样的亚洲
- 第274章 这样的亚洲
- 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.
Wang Xiaozhong is a Chinese-language writer whose works span a fairly wide range of subjects. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background have not been clearly recorded. Eight of his works are currently known, covering folk literature, social fiction, world history, and classic works. Titles such as Grass Seeds from Different Pastures, The Moon Lake at the Horizon, Children of the Yellow River Source, and The Little Grassland Rider carry a distinct grassland and frontier flavor, often approaching their subjects through the lives of children and ordinary people, while Brotherhood leans toward social fiction. He has also produced world-history works, including the Professor Myers Lectures on World History series and A Global History 3. Overall, his writing crosses both original literature and the popularization of historical knowledge, with a plain style and an interest in rural life, growth, and everyday experience.
"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.
