\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people's knowledge of world history is hazy and incomplete at best. This updated No-Nonsense Guide gives a full picture, revealing the hidden histories and communities left out of conventional history books\u0026#8212;from the civilizations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the history of women. The new final chapter includes material on the financial crisis and the world response to climate change.\u003c/P\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cB\u003eChris Brazier\u003c/B\u003e is co-editor at \u003cI\u003eNew Internationalist\u003c/I\u003e. His previous books include \u003cI\u003eVietnam: The Price of Peace\u003c/I\u003e. He is principal writer for UNICEF's \u003cI\u003eThe State of the World's Children\u003c/I\u003e report.\u003c/P\u003e\u003c/div\u003e