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Book Synopsis: A dazzling new history of the world told through the ten major empires of human civilization. Eminent historian Paul Strathern opens the story of Empire with the Akkadian civilization, which ruled over a vast expanse of the region of ancient Mesopotamia, then turns to the immense Roman Empire, where we trace back our Western and Eastern roots. Next the narrative describes how a great deal of Western Classical culture was developed in the Abbasid and Umayyad Caliphates. Then, while Europe was beginning to emerge from a period of cultural stagnation, it almost fell to a whirlwind invasion from the East, at which point we meet the Emperors of the Mongol Empire . . . Combining breathtaking scope with masterful narrative control, Paul Strathern traces these connections across four millennia and sheds new light on these major civilizations—from the Mongol Empire and the Yuan Dynasty to the Aztec and Ottoman, through to the most recent and biggest empires: the British, Russo-Soviet, and American. Charting five thousand years of global history in ten lucid chapters, Empire makes comprehensive and inspiring reading to anyone fascinated by the history of the world.
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Discover a captivating journey through the history of civilizations with Empire: A New History of the World. Step into the fascinating world of the ten major empires that shaped human civilization as we know it. Renowned historian Paul Strathern masterfully weaves together the stories of ancient civilizations, taking you on a thrilling adventure from the Akkadian civilization in ancient Mesopotamia to the mighty Roman Empire.
Uncover the roots of Western and Eastern cultures as you delve into the vast influence of the Abbasid and Umayyad Caliphates, where Western Classical culture thrived. Witness the close encounter of Europe with the incredible Mongol Empire, as it almost succumbed to a whirlwind invasion from the East. With each turn of the page, Strathern's narrative unveils the fascinating connections that span four millennia.
From the rise and fall of the Aztec and Ottoman Empires to the emergence of the British, Russo-Soviet, and American Empires, Empire offers a panoramic view of five thousand years of history. Prepare to be awestruck by the scope of Paul Strathern's storytelling and the fresh perspectives he brings to these major civilizations.
Whether you've always been captivated by history or are new to the subject, Empire is a must-read. Immerse yourself in ten lucid chapters that illuminate the rise and decline of each empire, providing an inspiring and comprehensive understanding of our world's rich history. Order your copy of Empire: A New History of the World now and embark on an exhilarating journey through time.
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