A Short History of the World Chapter 48 - The Mongol Conquests

A Short History of the World Chapter 68 - Chronological table

In which the highlights of the history of our world is presented line by line.

A Short History of the World Chapter 67 - The Political and Social Reconstruction of the World

In which the weary world emerges from the Great War burdened with rancour and unresolved strife, as the ill-fated Treaty of Versailles attempts vainly to impose order and reparation upon fractious nations still clinging to their sovereign pride. Yet, amidst the fleeting illusions of peace and the premature aspirations of international leagues, a more profound reckoning beckons—one demanding the disciplined application of human understanding and science to the tangled arts of politics and cooperation.

A Short History of the World Chapter 66 - The Revolution and Famine in Russia

In which the weary and immense Russian Empire, beleaguered by war and inefficiency, undergoes a profound upheaval as the Tsardom collapses under the weight of military disaster and internal strife, leading to revolutionary fervour and the rise of new, fervently ideological powers. Amid famine, mutiny, and foreign interventions, a beleaguered nation grapples with the daunting task of rebuilding its shattered social and economic order, revealing the profound challenges of revolution and recovery.

A Short History of the World Chapter 65 - The Age of Armament in Europe, and the Great War of 1914-18

In which the confining boundaries of Europe and the rise of new empires set the stage for a devastating conflict, as nations arm themselves amidst uneasy alliances and old rivalries. The colossal Great War unfolds with unprecedented destruction and social upheaval, its reach extending from the trenches to the skies and deeply affecting the lives and spirits of entire populations.

A Short History of the World Chapter 64 - The British Empire in 1914

In which the vast and multifaceted British Empire of 1914 is surveyed with an eye to its unique political composition and the varied nature of its dominions, protectorates, and colonies spanning the globe and united under the symbol of the Crown. This empire, maintained by sea power and the delicate bonds of governance, is portrayed as a complex, sprawling entity whose cohesion depends on communication and the Pax Britannica it has established.