Extra Reading
This document consists of great books or articles on World History. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
Big Picture and Global Perspectives
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind | Yuval Noah Harari |
| Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies | Jared Diamond |
| The Silk Roads: A New History of the World | Peter Frankopan |
| Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed | Jared Diamond |
Thematic and Regional Supplements
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| A History of the World in 100 Objects | Neil MacGregor |
| Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World | Jack Weatherford |
| The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity | David Graeber and David Wengrow |
| A Little History of the World | E.H. Gombrich |