Praise for the first edition:

‘This book by the masterful international relations historian, Grenville, already finds primacy of place in the reading lists of most university courses as the single definitive history of this century.’ – The Journal of the United Service Insitution of India

‘This is an excellent overview for sixth formers or undergraduates.’ –Catholic Herald

‘Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written. An extraordinarily readable global history.’ –Parade Magazine

Praise for this edition:

‘To gain a better understanding of the world we live in, A History of the World is essential reading material and an obligatory purchase for the libraries of all tertiary institutions, as well as the bookshelves of those involved in the subject.’ – F.A.Mouton, University of South Africa

“Follows a relatively new trend among historians to abandon their sometimes narrow parochialism in favour of ‘world history’ his volume deals with more thematic issues like industrialization, the empowerment of women, the rise of environmental concerns and multinational corporations.” – Foreign Affairs

“Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written…An extraordinarily readable global history.” – Parade Magazine

Praise for the first edition:

‘This book by the masterful international relations historian, Grenville, already finds primacy of place in the reading lists of most university courses as the single definitive history of this century.’ – The Journal of the United Service Insitution of India

‘This is an excellent overview for sixth formers or undergraduates.’ –Catholic Herald

‘Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written. An extraordinarily readable global history.’ –Parade Magazine

Praise for this edition:

‘To gain a better understanding of the world we live in, A History of the World is essential reading material and an obligatory purchase for the libraries of all tertiary institutions, as well as the bookshelves of those involved in the subject.’ – F.A.Mouton, University of South Africa

“Follows a relatively new trend among historians to abandon their sometimes narrow parochialism in favour of ‘world history’ his volume deals with more thematic issues like industrialization, the empowerment of women, the rise of environmental concerns and multinational corporations.” – Foreign Affairs

“Magnificently detailed, brilliantly written…An extraordinarily readable global history.” – Parade Magazine