A review by dda9
History of the Ancient World: A Global Perspective by Gregory S. Aldrete

3.0

This was an interesting very general and superficial review of ancient world history. This is not a criticism, since including the history of dozens of civilizations through thousands of years demands a very high-level view. There will probably be information to interest, and bore, most people, as the author discusses military history, art history, technological development, economics, and politics. He also spends a good amount of time comparing the Roman Empire with Han China, and does a good job of avoiding ethnocentrism.