In its fourth edition, this highly successful global history textbook of the 20th century has been written by four distinguished international historians and is aimed at undergraduate and higher-level students. Utilizing their thematic and geographic expertise, the authors present an authentic yet accessible and cohesive narrative of the history of international relations over the past century, covering developments in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Their approach focuses on the history of inter-state relations, as well as the ideological, economic, and cultural forces that shaped global politics over the last 120 years. The fourth edition is fully revised and enriched with the most recent research data and international developments, including: the impact of the Trump administration on international relations, the rise of China under the leadership of Xi Jinping, and the origins of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.