Introduction
In Worlds Together, Worlds Apart, Adelman, et al. (2021) theorize history as a global movement. According to the authors, all people were of African origin and only later adapted to external circumstances, forming separate communities and cultures. Therefore, all people have a common background, and humanity’s history must be considered globally.
Discussion
Every nation, regardless of its place of residence, formed certain forms of state and power at about the same time. It happened due to the end of migration processes and the beginning of the sedentary lifestyle. In addition, the authors note the general trends among different peoples in the principles of building a city. In any state, the largest cities were located next to large rivers (Adelman et al., 2021). It guaranteed the city’s competitiveness and interaction with other states and empires. However, such cities were more vulnerable to attack and influence from other cultures.
Understanding the principles of interaction between different countries from a historical perspective is another important factor for perceiving history as a global phenomenon. For example, the building of the Silk Road opened up opportunities for trade and cultural exchange between Asia and Europe (Adelman et al., 2021). In addition, this event contributed to the spread of major religions like Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism. In addition, world interaction has caused important historical events, such as the epidemics of the Black Death or the Age of Exploration (Adelman et al., 2021). In the end, the global interaction between peoples in their development led to the formation of those political systems and cultural heritage that exist in the modern world.
Conclusion
Thus, history is a global phenomenon since all countries have developed and interacted with each other. This interaction determined people’s cultural and spiritual development, the spread of various diseases, the beginning of important historical eras, and changes in the political structure of countries. Moreover, all people have a common origin, which means that they initially have common characteristics adapted to the external conditions of life.
Reference
Adelman, J., Pollard, E., Rosenberg, C., & Tignor, R. (2021). Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World from the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present (3rd ed.). W. W. Norton & Company