World civilizations deals with the most noteworthy civilizations in world history while attempting to walk a middle line between exhaustive detail and frustrating brevity.Its narrative embraces every major epoch,but the treatment of topics is selective and follows definite patterns and hierarchies. It deliberately tilts towards social and cultural topics as well as toward the long term process that effect the lives of the millions rather than exclusive attention being given to the acts of the captains and kings.The evolution of law and the formative powers of religion on early government for example receive considerably more attention than war and diplomatic arrangements.The rise of working classes in cities is accorded more space than the policies of government.includes bibliographical references and index.

Offers coverage of the world's civilizations. This book includes focused treatment of topics throughout history that covers every epoch and follows general patterns and processes, while illuminating history through specific examples and an emphasis on social and cultural topics.