2000 Years of World History BCE: The history of human civilization from dawn until the current era told in one breath, unrestricted by national bounda

Human societies began as settlements. They then grew into civilizations and mighty empires. How did it all happen? Companion volume to the highly acclaimed 2000 Years of World History, 2000 Years of World History BCE is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the process. We learn of the when, who, what, why, and how the development came about.This book is about the coming of age of the human race. It traces how people rose from obscurity against all odds and thrived. Beginning from antiquity, people had to confront myriads of adversities. The climate. Food supply. Predators. Enemies. Brothers. Sisters. And sons.Then people found strength in numbers. Settlements and communities were organized. Eventually they grew into nations, and civilizations evolved. This account is about the human spirit and ingenuity. Driven by aspiration, will, and, yes, greed and ambition, our forefathers and foremothers persevered and achieved. The records and recollections of their deeds, noble and