Global Interactions in the Early Modern Age, 1400–1800

Cambridge Essential Histories

by Charles H. Parker

Global Interactions in the Early Modern Age is an interdisciplinary introduction to cross-cultural encounters in the early modern age (1400-1800) and their influences on the development of world societies. In the aftermath of Mongol expansion across Eurasia, the unprecedented rise of imperial states in the early modern period set in motion interactions between people from around the world. These included new commercial networks, large-scale migration streams, global biological exchanges, and transfers of knowledge across oceans and continents. These in turn wove together the major regions of the world. In an age of extensive cultural, political, military, and economic contact, a host of individuals, companies, tribes, states, and empires were in competition. Yet they also cooperated with one another, leading ultimately to the integration of global space.

Genres: History, World History, Nonfiction, Academic

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2010

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

One might say it is a classic history textbook. Yet it is not. In terms of form, it certainly is, but when we speak of content, it offers a refreshing departure from the otherwise eurocentric perspective many of us learn or hear about.

Through a very straightforward writing style, the author conveys to the reader the key processes that define early modern history. Listing the bibliography at the end of each chapter is, in this format, an effective approach that encourages further reading and research.

[brisa!!!]

read this for class 😳 it was good to have a foundation in for my class hehe

[Gionatan Samo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una bella introduzione al tema, molto generalista ma credo che l'autore riesca a dare una buona visione d'insieme del mondo dell'età moderna

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a quick summary of the world at its early interactions of the global stage. It didn't go to into depth yet gave you enough detail to not leave you with too large of questions. Its a good book if you need to write a paper over this specific topic.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a fairly interesting and easy read. Not bad for a school book.