Elements of General History: Ancient and Modern; Volume 1

Originally published in the 18th century, Millot's Elements of General History remains one of the most influential and comprehensive introductions to world history ever written. Beginning with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, India, and China, and continuing through the rise of Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, Millot provides a sweeping overview of the major events, trends, and figures that have shaped human history.