- Item type
- Book
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 1999
- ISBN
- 0-393-31755-2
- Note
- Figures, maps, photographies, tables
- Geographical area
- MONDE - GENERAL
This book provides an explanation for the differing developments of human societies on different continents and demolishes the grounds for racist theories of history. Its account of how the modern world was formed is full of lessons for our own future.