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Anirudh Kanisetti

Did you ever think history was boring? No more. This series will change the way you look at history by tracing out thousands of years of fascinating human stories, starting with the Bronze Age and ending with the 21st century. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about extraordinary men and women such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Zenobia, and learn about everything from economics to religions, politics, assassinations, and elections. 

Beginning with the great civilizations of the Bronze Age and the establishment of the Persian Empire, the series traces out the evolution of societies in Europe and Asia under a number of different states ranging from the Roman Empire to the Tang Dynasty of China and the Guptas of India. Europe’s discovery of the New World, and the revolutions and wars that have catalysed human history, are narrated in a fun and engaging manner. The series ends with a discussion of the two World Wars and the Cold War, and how they shaped the 20th century and the modern world. Whether you’re curious about history or convinced that it’s boring, this is the course for you.

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A Unique Take on World History: The Story of Humankind

World History

General Awareness

First World War & IR

History

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Ace the toughest competitive and government exams in India 

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Union Public Service Commission Exams (UPSC)

In this lesson, I discuss the threads of human history, showing how actions on one side of the world can have consequences thousands of miles away. I also discuss the importance of history, provide an overview of the timeline which the course covers, and recognize the winners of the last picture identification contest!

Civilization: An Introduction

This lesson is a quick introduction to the great civilizations of the Bronze Age. It also discusses how the world changed with the establishment of the first truly global Empire: the Persian Empire of Cyrus the Great. It also provides an overview of the emergence of the great intellectual schools of Buddhism and Confucianism.

From Farms to Empires: The Bronze Age and Cyrus the Great, c. 3500 BCE - 500 BCE

In this lesson, I discuss the foundation of Western civilisation with the rise of Greece, the campaigns of Alexander, and the emergence of the Roman Republic. India and China’s first empires are also covered.

The God-Kings: Greece, the Mauryas and China, c. 400 BCE - 200 BCE

This lesson covers one of the pivots of global history, with Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire, and the massive global redistribution of resources that followed. The intellectual and cultural legacy of the empire are also discussed, as are some of its most famous emperors.

The Glory of Rome: From Republic to Empire, c. 200 BCE - 150 CE

This lesson traces the formative years of India and China, with the emergence of the Han Dynasty in China, and the Age of Paradox in India. The effects of Roman trade and the establishment of the Silk Road trade routes are also discussed. The lesson concludes with a discussion of Parthia, examining how it connects to the history of Rome.

The Sons of Heaven: India and China, c. 200 BCE - 150 CE

In this lesson, I discuss the catastrophic decline of the Roman Empire, and the emergence of Christianity as a major religious force. I show how the ideology of the Romans shaped and influenced Christianity, and end with the death of the last pagan (non-Christian) Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate.

Crisis and Christianity: The Decline of Rome, c. 150 - 350 CE

This lesson covers the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, and the emergence of Christian, feudal kingdoms in Europe. This parallels the survival of the Eastern Roman Empire, and its territorial apex under Emperor Justinian the Great, who built the great church of Hagia Sophia.

End of an Era: The Fall of the Western Roman Empire, c. 350 - 550 CE

As the Roman Empire falls in the West, a new power rises in India. This lesson discusses the rise and fall of the Gupta Dynasty in India, and a time of chaos in China until its eventual reunification under the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty.

Sun of Power: The Guptas, Harsha, and the Chinese Golden Age, c. 200 - 700 CE:

A vital point in the history of the world, this lesson discusses the emergence of Islam as a major global force under the Prophet Muhammad, its expansion under the caliphs, and the formation of the Spanish Muslim states of Al-Andalus. I also trace the decline of the authority of the caliphs with the rise of the Turks, and their invasions of India and Asia Minor.

The Crescent Rises: The Story of Islam, c. 600 - 1100 CE

This lesson discusses the new Christian states of Europe that emerged after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Viking and Slavic migrations are also discussed, as are the decline of the Eastern Roman Empire and the European invasions of the Muslim lands, the Crusades.

The Cross Conquers: The Story of Christianity, c. 800 - 1200 CE

This lesson traces out the surprising legacy of the Mongol conquerors, from Genghis Khan to Timur-i-Lenk. It outlines the resurgence and supremacy of the Eastern economies of India and China with the rise of the Ming Dynasty, and discusses the unimaginably wealthy African ruler Mansa Musa of Mali, along with the Black Plague, which was responsible for wiping out nearly 50% of Europe’s population.

The Mongols: The East Rises, c. 1200 - 1400 CE

In this lesson, I discuss the European discovery of the New World, and the extraordinary power and might of the Islamic “gunpowder empires” of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals. The fall of Constantinople and the beginning of the Renaissance are also covered.

A New World: The Islamic Gunpowder Empires and the discovery of the Americas, c. 1400 - 1550 CE

Protestantism unleashes a devastating religious war in Europe, and England emerges as a new power. Meanwhile the Great Ming Dynasty of China decline, and Japan is united, while the Mughal Empire reaches its splendid apex in India under Shah Jahan.

The Reformation: Europe in Chaos, c. 1500 - 1650 CE:

This lesson discusses the absolute monarchies of Europe, which led to the emergence of France and Russia. It also discusses the tragedy of the Atlantic Slave Trade which fuelled much of Europe and America’s development, and the overextension and decline of the Mughal Empire.

An Age of Absolutism: France and Russia rise, c. 1650 - 1750 CE

As Europe begins to pull ahead of Asia, I discuss the ambitions of Frederick the Great and the Seven Years’ War, which lead to Britain establishing a foothold in India. The Enlightenment, which emerged in Europe and led to extraordinary changes later, is also discussed.

The Colonies: Britain on the Ascendant, c. 1730 - 1770 CE

The Enlightenment spreads across the West as the American and French Revolutions smash the older monarchies of Europe, and an ambitious young general, Napoleon Bonaparte, seizes power!

Revolution! The American and French Revolutions, c. 1770 - 1804 CE

Napoleon Bonaparte reshapes Europe, and the ideals of the French Revolution spread, leading to long-lasting consequences.

A New Europe: Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution, c. 1800 - 1850 CE

The Industrial Revolution unleashes extraordinary changes across the world. Meanwhile, South America finally regains independence from Spain and Portugal, and America experiments with being a global power until the devastating American Civil War. In Europe, meanwhile, Prussia centralizes and forms the German Empire.

Gunboats and Railroads: The West Leaps Ahead, c. 1800 - 1900 CE

The European powers take over India after crushing the First War of Indian Independence, and humiliate China and Japan. China suffers the most devastating war of the 19th century - the Taiping Rebellion. Japan undergoes a civil war which ends with the centralization of power with the Imperial Court, and begins to modernize.

The Old World: The Decline of India, China and Japan, c. 1770 - 1870 CE

Germany upsets the balance of power in Europe, and the death of a single man sparks off a global war. Meanwhile, the Russian Revolution erupts, the German Empire is overthrown, and Germany is humiliated, laying the seeds for future instability.

The First World War, 1914 - 1919

Dictatorships emerge in the Axis powers as America battles with the Great Depression. After a devastating war, the world is partitioned between Communism and Capitalism. The imperial powers are exhausted. A new age is dawning.

The Second World War

This lesson covers the Cold War and how the Americans eventually won it. The independence of the colonial nations is also discussed, as is the modernization of China, the liberalization of India, and the formation of the European Union.

A New World Order, c.1950 - 2000 CE

I explain how history can be used to understand contemporary issues with examples from some of the modern world’s great crises.

Welcome to the 21st Century

Where does humanity go from here? I explain some of the massive technological trends of today, and conclude this course with an interesting realisation.

Epilogue: The Pale Blue Dot

 History lecturer, Faced UPSC & State PSC interviews.

Sunil Singh

In this course, the educator discusses World War 1st and 2nd. What were the instant and deep rooted cause of the wars.what was the impact and importance of wars etc.

(Hindi) World History Part-3, World War 1st and 2nd: UPSC CSE

Director - CivilsPLus IAS. I have 9+ years experience as Mentor and Trainer for UPSC aspirants for the subjects History, Art and Culture and

Ranganathan Svn Kondala

The course details the terms and conditions of treaty of Versailles and it's implications

Treaty of Versailles

MA in Applied Human Rights from Sheffield Hallam University, BA (Hons.) History from LSR, reader, dancer, love to teach, AIR 42 in 2018 UPSC

Nandini Maharaj

This course covers a broad period of political world history: 1914-1945. It continues to discusses elements of the Cold War as all
The first world war, league of nations and second world was are the focus of this course.

The World Wars: 1914-1945

By profession Mech Engineer,
3+ years experience,
math enthusiast.

Yogesh Soni

This is a complete course about word wars, course contains world war one and world war two.
its causes, start, alliances, strategy and summary is present.

(Hindi) World War 1 and 2

Shreya Shakya

This course will help to understand how the World was reshaped after the 2nd World War (1940s to 1990s) or the period termed "cold war". This will further help to understand current international politics.

The ABC Of Cold War: UPSC CSE

This course covers the American Revolution comprehensively for UPSC CSE - previous year questions, events, causes and consequences.

Lessons

24 lessons • 4h 14m

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Civilization: An Introduction

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From Farms to Empires: The Bronze Age and Cyrus the Great, c. 3500 BCE - 500 BCE

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The God-Kings: Greece, the Mauryas and China, c. 400 BCE - 200 BCE

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The Glory of Rome: From Republic to Empire, c. 200 BCE - 150 CE

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The Sons of Heaven: India and China, c. 200 BCE - 150 CE

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Crisis and Christianity: The Decline of Rome, c. 150 - 350 CE

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End of an Era: The Fall of the Western Roman Empire, c. 350 - 550 CE

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Sun of Power: The Guptas, Harsha, and the Chinese Golden Age, c. 200 - 700 CE:

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The Crescent Rises: The Story of Islam, c. 600 - 1100 CE

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The Cross Conquers: The Story of Christianity, c. 800 - 1200 CE

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