A Global History 4

Name: A Global History 4
ISBN: 9787545576764

塞缪尔·古德里奇 / 孙丽霞 / “最爱历史”TIANDI PRESS · ChinaJul 2024

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Word count: 372K words
Chapters: 104
ISBN: 9787545576764

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Summary

Global History is the most celebrated work of the renowned American author Samuel Goodrich, and it profoundly shaped the American public's view of history and culture; its influence is regarded as on a par with such classics as Common Sense, Walden, and The Federalist Papers. Through seven major sections and 507 chapters in six volumes, the book vividly and in detail recounts global history from the birth of humanity to the mid-19th century. The author pays great attention to integrating geography with historical knowledge, deftly weaving together the historical development of different civilizations—politics, economy, military, customs, and living conditions—from a global perspective, thereby presenting a historical vision of how nations or states developed and interacted with the fine needlework of his prose. While presenting the scholarship of his predecessors, he also gives readers an immersive reading experience.

Rather than adopting the usual approach of general world histories, which narrate 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. For beginning readers, this makes it easier 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 monumental general history truly imbued with global vision and wisdom.

Editor's review

Global History, Volume 4 is the latest installment in Samuel Goodrich's classic general history series, published by Tiandi Publishing House. Continuing the author's signature narrative style, the book adopts a grand perspective and clear structure to focus on global historical developments since the modern era, particularly key themes such as the Industrial Revolution, the rise of nation-states, colonial expansion, the World Wars, and globalization. Goodrich not only traces political and military change but weaves economic, technological, social, and cultural interactions into the narrative, seeking to reveal how different civilizations shaped today's world order through collision and exchange. Compared with the first three volumes, this volume gives greater attention to non-Western perspectives in its selection of sources and arguments, balancing the traditional Eurocentric narrative and offering readers a valuable reference for understanding the deep historical roots of contemporary international relations. As a general history for a broad readership, its language is plain yet information-dense, making it suitable as an introductory step toward building systematic historical understanding. Readers should note, however, that no general history can avoid generalization and simplification; those interested in specific fields may use it as a roadmap for further in-depth reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in the contours of modern and contemporary world history who wish to build an overall framework of understanding
Those who enjoy understanding current international affairs and social phenomena through historical events
Readers seeking a detailed, relatively balanced general history as a knowledge supplement
Teachers and students using it as supplementary reference material for teaching or study

Not a good fit for

Scholars seeking extremely deep, specialized research on a particular country or period
Readers expecting a wealth of novel, exclusive historical sources or a strongly personal interpretation of history

Reading tips

It is recommended to read alongside a world map, referring to geographical space at any time to deepen understanding of historical events.
You may first browse the table of contents to grasp the book's timeline and thematic structure, then choose chapters of interest for deeper reading.
While reading, consider the commonalities and particularities of historical development in different regions, and connect them with international news in the real world.

About the publisher

TIANDI PRESS China · Founded in 1995

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.

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欧洲
第275章欧洲是个什么样的地方？
第276章欧洲简史
希腊
第277章这样的希腊
第278章诗歌与传说中的希腊（前2000—前1193）
第279章从特洛伊战争到第二次美塞尼亚战争（前1193—前724）
第280章从雅典民主制度的建立到波斯干涉（前1193—前506）
第281章从第一次波斯干涉到波斯入侵（前506—前479）
第282章雅典的霸权（前479—前431）
第283章伯罗奔尼撒战争（前431—前404）
第284章斯巴达和底比斯的霸权（前404—前338）
第285章马其顿的崛起（前338—前280）
第286章希腊城邦的衰落（前280—前146）
第287章罗马的统治（前146—1454）
第288章希腊诸岛、马其顿与色雷斯
第289章古希腊的城市
第290章古希腊的政府和军事
第291章古希腊的宗教、文学、科学、艺术
第292章古希腊的风俗习惯和家庭生活
第293章古希腊的名人
第294章近代希腊（1454—1849）
第295章希腊现状
意大利
第296章意大利是个什么样的地方？
第297章意大利早期地理
古罗马
第298章王政时代的罗马人（前1184—前508）
第299章王政时代罗马人的风俗习惯
第300章从塔克文企图恢复王政到第一次罗马人的胜利（前508—前451）
第301章从《十二铜表法》到皮洛士入侵（前451—前274）
第302章从布匿战争到卡提林阴谋（前274—前62）
第303章从恺撒的崛起到屋大维成为罗马唯一的主人（前62—前31）
第304章从奥古斯都到提图斯（前30—81）
第305章从图密善到君士坦丁大帝（81—337）
第306章罗马帝国的衰亡（337—476）
第307章古罗马人的风俗习惯
近代意大利
第308章蛮族建立的王国（466—774）
第309章伦巴第（800—1849）
第310章威尼斯（500—1849）
第311章帕尔马、摩德纳、马萨、卢卡
第312章撒丁王国
第313章科西嘉岛（前544—1795）
第314章教皇与罗马（476—1347）
第315章从里恩佐到乌迪诺占领罗马（1347—1849）
第316章托斯卡纳（上）：从古代的伊特鲁里亚到大瘟疫（476—1348）
第317章托斯卡纳（下）：从比萨与佛罗伦萨的竞争到共和国的衰落（1378—1849）
第318章那不勒斯（上）：从罗马人总督到乔万娜一世（537—1380）
第319章那不勒斯（下）：从西班牙人在那不勒斯的统治到近代革命（1380—1849）
第320章西西里岛（上）：从古代的传说到阿基米德（前1000—535）
第321章西西里岛（下）：从萨拉森人到近代革命（535—1849）
第322章意大利的社会及生活
马耳他
第323章马耳他（前1000—1814）
拜占庭帝国
第324章西部帝国灭亡后的东部帝国（476—534）
第325章查士丁尼大帝的统治（527—565）
第326章查士丁尼大帝时期的灾难（526—565）
第327章从查士丁二世即位到萨拉森人第一次出现（565—641）
第328章从希拉克略去世到巴西尔诸帝的统治（641—867）
第329章这一时期的希腊人（867—1057）
第330章从巴西尔王朝的终结到安德罗尼卡一世的垮台（1057—1185）
第331章从伊萨克·安杰洛斯的统治到拉丁帝国的衰亡（1185—1261）
第332章拜占庭帝国的衰亡（1261—1453）
第333章穆罕默德二世围攻君士坦丁堡（1451—1453）
第334章君士坦丁堡的陷落（1453）
第335章拜占庭帝国的政府及社会状况
拉古萨
第336章从拉古萨的建立到威尼斯势力在拉古萨的建立（500—1368）
第337章从威尼斯权力的终结到被并入奥地利（1368—1814）
土耳其的欧洲部分
第338章奥斯曼帝国的崛起
第339章从征服君士坦丁堡到征服匈牙利（1453—1566）
第340章从塞利姆二世到与法国的战争（1566—1798）
第341章从欧洲的军制被引入到土耳其新宪法（1798—1849）
第342章土耳其的欧洲部分的城市、人口和政府
西班牙
第343章西班牙是个什么样的地方？
第344章从历史早期到成为罗马的一个行省（前2200—419）
第345章哥特人统治下的西班牙（419—714）
第346章摩尔人统治下的西班牙
第347章科尔多瓦的摩尔君主（787—1492）
第348章西班牙君主国（718—1849）
第349章这样的西班牙
第350章吉卜赛人
葡萄牙
第351章葡萄牙
法国
第352章法国是个什么样的地方？
第353章从早期居民到墨洛温王朝（前800—741）
第354章矮子丕平与加洛林诸王（741—986）
第355章卡佩诸王（986—1108）
第356章腓力二世·奥古斯都与圣路易的统治（1108—1328）
第357章英法百年战争及其前因后果（1328—1430）
第358章从路易十一到圣巴托洛缪大屠杀（1430—1572）
第359章从查理九世到路易十三（1572—1643）
第360章从路易十四到路易十五（1643—1783）
第361章法国大革命（1783—1794）
第362章拿破仑·波拿巴的兴衰（1794—1814）
第363章从滑铁卢战役到1848年革命（1814—1849）
第364章这样的法国
重要词汇英汉对照表

FAQ

How does this book differ from Stavrianos's A Global History?

Both are general histories, but the authors, narrative frameworks, and emphases differ. Goodrich's series leans more toward traditional narrative history, with a relatively classical language style; Stavrianos's work has a stronger modern problem consciousness and a more distinct theoretical framework. This book is part of Goodrich's series and may focus more on the modern and contemporary period.

Can I read Volume 4 directly without having read the previous volumes?

Yes. Each volume generally centers on a specific historical period and is relatively self-contained. However, familiarity with the ancient and medieval history covered in the first three volumes will help you understand more fully the historical origins of the modern transformations discussed in this volume.

Is the historical perspective of this book objective?

Every historical work embodies the author's viewpoints and choices. The author of this book strives to provide a balanced narrative and includes more content on the non-Western world. Readers are advised to maintain critical thinking and to read it alongside other historical works in order to form their own understanding.

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About the author

塞缪尔·古德里奇 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.

孙丽霞 Author

Sun Lixia is an author about whom limited public information is available; all that is known is that two works appear under this name, falling into different fields, namely examination preparation and medicine. The representative work An Analysis of Celebrated Physicians' Medical Cases in Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine is likely related to clinical case records in TCM internal medicine, focusing on organizing and explaining the diagnostic and treatment experience of renowned physicians for TCM learners and exam candidates. The other title, A Global History 4, belongs to the field of world history and may involve exam preparation or general historical reading. The considerable gap between the two subjects suggests that the author's editorial work spans both medicine and history. Overall, the writing tends toward knowledge organization and teaching support, aimed at exam-taking readers and general readers interested in world history.

“最爱历史” Author

"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.