The new Penguin history of the world (4th ed)

Completely updated to the end of the 20th century and revised throughout, this text has been overhauled to take account of the great range of discoveries that have changed our views on early civilizations and to bring it fully up-to-date.Global in scope, this volume examines the development of different civilizations through the ages - from our origins on the African savannah to AD 2001.

It conveys the staggering diversity of the human experience across a range of climates and conditions.