World History 2

The second volume is dedicated to the period from 1200 BC to 600 AD and focuses on the two most important areas of development in the ancient world – the Mediterranean and the Near East, and the Chinese civilisation of the Far East. It traces the significant states and cultures of the ancient world – the Neo-Assyrian Empire, Iran, ancient Israel, ancient Greece, the dramatic changes of the Hellenistic era beginning with Alexander's campaign, the period of Roman dominance, and finally turns its attention to India, China, and other regions of the Far East.