The Cartoon History of the
Modern World, Part 1
From Columbus to the U.S. Constitution

A direct continuation of Cartoon History of the Universe III, this book begins with... let’s see... where were we? Oh, yes... Columbus was just leaving Spain...

Cartoon History of the Modern World, Part 1 covers the history of ancient Mexico, the Spanish conquests, the Portuguese empire in Asia and Brazil, national and religious upheavals in Europe and India, the colonial ventures of France, Britain, and the Netherlands in North America and elsewhere, the development of science and parliamentary government, and the foundation of the United States.

HarperCollins, 272 pages, paperback

PARTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Volume 1. The Aztecs grow a seemingly invincible empire, and somehow lose it when a few hundred armored Spaniards arrive with cannon, horses, and dogs. Spain fattens on American treasure and becomes the envy of Europe. [SAMPLE PAGES]
		Volume 2. Spain conquers Peru, while Portugal goes to India. Spain reaches India too, from the east, while the Mughals arrive from the north. Brazilian chili peppers go to India; Peruvian silver goes to China; and the first fully global economy is born. [SAMPLE PAGES]
		Volume 3. Papal power and privilege provoke France and Germany to ruin Italy. Protestants leave the Church, peasants revolt, Turks attack, and the Church fights back. [SAMPLE PAGES]
		Volume 4. Spain blows its fortune on war against Protestant Netherlands and England. Protestants battle Catholics in France. A new invention, the telescope, provides some new perspective, but religious war drags on anyway. [SAMPLE PAGES]
		Volume 5. France and England colonize North America, while native peoples play politics between them. After several violent experiments, England expands rapidly, defeats France, and loses 13 North American colonies. [SAMPLE PAGES]

HISTORY BOOKS
Cartoon History of the Universe: Book 1  Book 2  Book 3
Cartoon History of the Modern World: Part 1  Part 2 • Cartoon History of the United States

SCIENCE BOOKS
The Cartoon Guide to Chemistry
The Cartoon Guide to the Computer • The Cartoon Guide to the Environment
The Cartoon Guide to Genetics • The Cartoon Guide to Physics
The Cartoon Guide to Sex • The Cartoon Guide to Statistics

JUST FOR FUN
Kokopelli and Company in the Attack of the Smart Pies
Kokopelli and Company • Commoners