Unlock the origins of the modern world with a sweeping global and environmental narrative. Challenging Eurocentric views, it foregrounds the pivotal roles of Asia, India, and Africa from the 15th century onwards. Explore the complex interplay of industrialization, nation-states, and ecological shifts that shaped contemporary society and inequality. An indispensable resource for history students, scholars, and anyone seeking to understand globalization and the Anthropocene. Grasp the contingencies behind global power shifts and Asia’s resurgence.