About the book: 2012 / This unique one-volume textbook presents the entire history of human society. Historical events, processes and phenomena are summarized by the most important eras (Primitive era, Ancient world, Middle Ages, Modern times, Contemporary times), as well as by the leading countries of each era. The publication is distinguished by historical accuracy, an objective approach to the historical events under consideration, and the breadth of the material involved. The new, third edition has been significantly revised and supplemented with new facts from modern history. For students of higher educational institutions, as well as for a wide range of readers.