Discover the transformative insights of global history with 'What Is Global History?'. This crucial work by a leading historian provides a comprehensive overview of global history as a vibrant and essential field of study. Gone are the days when nations could be understood in isolation; this groundbreaking book challenges traditional narratives and emphasizes the interconnectedness of societies across time and space. Delve into the biggest questions of our era, such as how to approach global histories without falling into Eurocentrism and the politics that shape our understanding of history in the twenty-first century.

Perfect for students, educators, and anyone interested in historical dynamics, 'What Is Global History?' not only outlines the discipline's evolution but also highlights its significance in our increasingly globalized world. It engages with critical issues including the limitations and dangers of this new paradigm and the various audiences that should engage with global history.

With an ISBN of 9780691178196, this brand new trade paperback edition from Princeton University Press is a must-have for anyone looking to expand their understanding of history's complexities. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691178196
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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Until very recently, historians have looked at the past with the tools of the nineteenth century. But globalization has fundamentally altered our ways of knowing, and it is no longer possible to study nations in isolation or to understand world history as emanating from the West. This book reveals why the discipline of global history has emerged as the most dynamic and innovative field in history--one that takes the connectedness of the world as its point of departure, and that poses a fundamental challenge to the premises and methods of history as we know it. What Is Global History? provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting new approach to history. The book addresses some of the biggest questions the discipline will face in the twenty-first century: How does global history differ from other interpretations of world history? How do we write a global history that is not Eurocentric yet does not fall into the trap of creating new centrisms? How can historians compare different societies and establish compatibility across space? What are the politics of global history?
This in-depth and accessible book also explores the limits of the new paradigm and even its dangers, the question of whom global history should be written for, and much more. Written by a leading expert in the field, What Is Global History? shows how, by understanding the world's past as an integrated whole, historians can remap the terrain of their discipline for our globalized present.