World History is an examinationoriented resource covering major events, movements, revolutions, ideologies, wars and political transformations that shaped the modern world. The contents progress from the European Renaissance and the Age of Discovery through the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, nationalism, imperialism, World Wars, socialism and the Russian Revolution, the interwar period and the Cold War.

The book is structured for systematic study and revision, with coverage of major causes, developments, consequences and historical transformations relevant to UPSC CSE and State PSC examinations.

KEY FEATURES:

❖ Full syllabusoriented coverage of major themes of World History.

❖ Stepbystep concept building through chronological historical developments.

❖ 10+ years of Previous Years’ Questions with answeroriented preparation.

❖ Coverage of major global events, revolutions, wars and ideological developments.

❖ Systematic treatment of the Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.

❖ Dedicated coverage of nationalism, imperialism, World War I, World War II, socialism, the Russian Revolution and the Cold War.

❖ Useful for UPSC CSE and State PSC General Studies preparation and revision.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Journey To European Renaissance

2. Age Of Discovery, Enlightenment And Modern Ideas

3. Industrial Revolution

4. Nationalism In Europe

5. American Revolution And Wars In America

6. The French Revolution

7. Imperialism And Colonialism

8. World War I

9. Socialism And The Russian Revolution

10. The InterWar Period

11. World War Ii

12. After World War Ii

13. The Cold War

USEFUL FOR: UPSC Civil Services & State PSC Examinations

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sumesh Chahal is associated with UPSCCSE preparation and has authored the Toppers' Capsule series for competitive examinations. The book has been prepared by a team of UPSCCSE toppers under the guidance of Sumesh Chahal, with an emphasis on structured and examinationoriented preparation.