This unique one-volume textbook presents the entire history of human society. Historical events, processes and phenomena are summarized by the most important epochs (Primitive epoch, Ancient world, Middle Ages, Modern time, Modern time), as well as by the leading countries of each epoch. The publication is distinguished by historical authenticity, an objective approach to the historical events under consideration, the breadth of the material involved. The new, third edition has been significantly revised and supplemented by new facts from modern history. For students of higher educational institutions, as well as for a wide range of readers.