Hi! I recently got really interested in history and want to start reading about it seriously. I haven't read many history books before, but I'm especially drawn to works that tell the story of humanity as a whole, rather than just one country or region.
I'm looking for books about world history as a global process, ideally written in an engaging, narrative way (not just textbook-style dates and facts). Length isn't an issue. I just want something that's readable without being shallow.
More specifically, I'm curious about:
Large-scale world history (ancient to modern)
How different civilizations influenced each other (trade, migration, ideas, technology)
Non-Euro-centric starting points, or at least a broader view than just Western Europe
I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance!
by Shalahnar