Organized chronologically, A History of the World in 500 Maps tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.00Translation of 'Atlas historique mondial'

"Connections of trade, family, learning and faith have existed between South Asia and the Gulf for hundreds of years. This book focuses on their workings in the modern period with especial emphasis on Islam. It demonstrates the significant and complex interactions which take place across the region, some of which are of strategic potential."--review on page [4] of cover.

Punjab: An Anatomy of Muslim-Sikh Politics is more than “just another’ commentary. It is an important work of political, historical and cultural enquiry. In this effort, Dr. Akhtar Sandhu’s historical insight, his intellectual vigour, literary prowess and profound sense of conviction are embedded. With majors in social science and History as his academic achievements and thorough understanding of the research methodology, the author has presented a well researched and well articulated book. The reader may agree or disagree with the conclusions drawn by the author but the rich source of authenticated information he provides will, for sure, become the basis for further investigation by research scholars to distinguish the wrong from the right. Hopefully this work of reference will spark a lively debate and educate and inspire students of history and policymakers alike.

"This book narrates the battles, conquests and diplomatic activities of the early Muslim fighters in Syria and Iraq vis-a-vis their Byzantine and Persian counterparts. It is the first English translation of one of the earliest Arabic sources on the early Muslim expansion entitled Futuh al-Sham (The Conquests of Syria). The translation is based on the Arabic original composed by a Muslim author, Muhammad al-Azdi, who died at the turn of the 8th to the 9th century C.E. A scientific introduction to al-Azd¿i¿s work is also included, covering the life of the author, the textual tradition of the work as well as a short summary of the text¿s train of thought. The source narrates the major historical events during the early Muslim conquests in a region that covers today's Lebanon, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iraq in the 7th century C.E. Among these events are the major battles against the Byzantines, such as the Battles of Ajn¿adayn and al-Yarm¿uk, the conquests of important cities, including Damascus, Jerusalem and Caesarea, and the diplomatic initiatives between the Byzantines and the early Muslims. The narrative abounds with history and Islamic theological content. As the first translation into a European language, this volume will be of interest to a wide range of readership, including (Muslim and Christian) theologians, historians, Islamicists, Byzantinists, Syrologists and (Arabic) linguists"--

"Zhou Enlai, China's first premier, is overshadowed by Chairman Mao, but Zhou's influence in his own time and since has been vast. Chen Jian shows Zhou using his political and bureaucratic skills and centralism to mitigate the damage caused by Mao's radicalism and argues that Zhou created conditions for the post-Mao reforms that have made China a superpower."--