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Roberts' great narrative of the human species has been updated with a final chapter addressing events as recent as the relationship between the Arab and Western worlds in the wake of the September 11 attack. 100 maps. In the New History of the World, Roberts has completely revised his monumental work for the first time, taking into account the great range of discoveries that have altered our views on everything from early civilizations to post-Cold War globalism. The chapter on human history has been completely rewritten, addressing events as recent as the relationship between the Arab and Western worlds in the wake of the September 11 attack. In addition to the revisions, the book is now available in a readers\' format--perfect for a new generation of readers to open their minds to the great narrative of the human species.