History Of The Ancient World: A Global Perspective
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Prof Alderete's course is extremely ambitious in its intent. The execution is quite satisfactory given the large scope.
Covering a few millenia of world history is an extremely difficult exercise - particularly when the major regions were completely disconnected and were worlds of their own. The lecture series effectively sweeps numerous, diverse important developments in engaging ways. While the book rarely has time to delve into the details - even on topics like Roman History which it covers in far more details than any other topic - the sprinkling of good information and insightful analysis is bound to provide something new to all but the experienced experts.
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There are some areas in which the series particularly excels. For each major civilization, the lectures provide succinct but highly insightful summary of the role played by the helpful surrounding geography. The parallels drawn between various civilizations at similar times or thought evolutions are also quite remarkable.
While the lecture series has appropriate length sections on almost all topics including Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Greek, Prussian, Christian, Meso-American, polynesian etc societies, it places relatively excessive emphasis on the Roman times while far shorter on the Arabian development.
Overall, a course that has a lot to offer.
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