Synopsis

The book IAS (Mains) General Studies - World History, has been published by Arihant Publications India Ltd. This is valuable aid for candidates aspiring to take IAS and other competitive examinations.

Authored by Ravi Shankar, the   book has been designed strictly on the lines of latest UPSC Syllabus keeping in mind the changing nature of the civil services examinations. It covers the topics for world history in General Studies 1 and is also useful for International affairs in GS2.

IAS (Mains) General Studies - World History has been has been divided into 13 chapters namely, Renaissance, American revolution, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Unification of Italy and Germany, Imperialism and Colonialism, Russian Revolution, World War I, World War II, Political Philosophies in Modern World, Liberation from Colonial Rule, Post War Foundations: NATO and European Community, Fall of the Soviet Union and USA's Domination.  Historical events starting from the 15th century to the present day have been covered.

All the chapters on wars and international relations have been grouped together along with relevant text material. Various political philosophies like Communism, Capitalism, Socialism, Nazism and Fascism and their effect on the society have been discussed in detail.

Major Conflicts which shaped the world history has been covered. International Relations and internal affairs of the major powers – USA, Russia are discussed.  The emergence of Europe as an entity in the form of European Community and Communist Unity in Eastern Europe are also given importance.