"A comprehensive encyclopedia of world history with 538 articles that trace the development of human history with a focus on area studies, global history, anthropology, geography, science, arts, literature, economics, women's studies, African-American studies, and cultural studies related to all regions of the world"--Provided by publisher.

"A Berkshire reference work."

v. 1. Abraham-Coal -- v. 2. Cold war-Global imperialism and gender -- v. 3. Global migrations in modern times-Mysticism -- v. 4. Napoleon-Sun Yat-sen -- v. 5. Tang Taizon-Zoroastrianism. Index.