{"product_id":"world-history-a-parragon-micropedia-by-jeremy-blackhardcover-rare-book","title":"World History: A Parragon Micropedia by Jeremy Black[Hardcover] (rare book)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concise and richly illustrated reference, this 320-page hardcover offers a sweeping overview of world history—from prehistoric times to the modern age. Organized into thematic sections such as “The Ancient World” through “The Twentieth Century,” it presents key events, civilizations, breakthroughs, and cultural milestones in an engaging micropedia format . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe blend of clear, accessible text with full-color maps, photographs, and illustrations makes it an excellent primer for learners, casual readers, and those seeking a portable history companion\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEdited by historian Jeremy Black, a prolific scholar, the book benefits from his broad command of military, political, and international history, though some reviewers caution that its brevity can sacrifice nuance, occasional biases, or simplifications\u003c\/span\u003e. Overall, it serves as a visually appealing and informative primer on world events and patterns that shaped the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eJeremy Black (born 30 October 1955) is a prominent and prolific British historian, renowned for his expertise in military, political, and diplomatic history—especially relating to Britain, Europe, and the wider world. He earned a starred First at Cambridge and completed postgraduate studies at Oxford before beginning his academic career at Durham in 1980. He later served as Professor of History at the University of Exeter starting in 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA distinguished scholar, Black has authored or edited over 100 books, including major works like \u003cem data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eWarfare in the Western World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eThe World in the Twentieth Century\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"200\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe British Seaborne Empire\u003c\/em\u003e. His interests span eighteenth-century foreign policy, cartography, the history of the press, culture, and the theory of history itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond academia, Black is a sought-after lecturer worldwide—he has spoken in North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond—and has held visiting appointments at institutions like West Point and Texas Christian University. He has also served on editorial boards of journals such as \u003cem data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eHistory Today\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eInternational History Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eJournal of Military History\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"161\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eRUSI Journal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"161\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eHis achievements include being appointed MBE in 2000 for contributions to stamp design and receiving the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize in 2008 for lifetime accomplishment in military history\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46529180795137,"sku":"351MVJ3SX-Used","price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/ghmuki_k.jpg?v=1752660470","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/world-history-a-parragon-micropedia-by-jeremy-blackhardcover-rare-book","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}