The way of the world : from the dawn of civilizations to the eve of the twenty-first century /
Fromkin, David 1932-2017
The way of the world : from the dawn of civilizations to the eve of the twenty-first century / David Fromkin - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1999 - 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Past. Becoming human ; Inventing civilization ; Developing a conscience ; Seeking a lasting peace --
Present. Achieving rationality ; Uniting the planet ; Releasing nature's energies ; Ruling ourselves --
Future. Anticipating what comes next ; Holding people together ; Taking nature's place ; Entering yet another American century.
Traces the evolution of civilization from ancient times to the present day and examines how the changing complexities of society have shaped our concept of history and our vision of the future
9780679446095 0679446095
World history.
Historia mundial
Civilización --Historia
Seres humanos--Historia.
D 23 / F931w 1999
909
The way of the world : from the dawn of civilizations to the eve of the twenty-first century / David Fromkin - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1999 - 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Past. Becoming human ; Inventing civilization ; Developing a conscience ; Seeking a lasting peace --
Present. Achieving rationality ; Uniting the planet ; Releasing nature's energies ; Ruling ourselves --
Future. Anticipating what comes next ; Holding people together ; Taking nature's place ; Entering yet another American century.
Traces the evolution of civilization from ancient times to the present day and examines how the changing complexities of society have shaped our concept of history and our vision of the future
9780679446095 0679446095
World history.
Historia mundial
Civilización --Historia
Seres humanos--Historia.
D 23 / F931w 1999
909