First published in 1804, this volume offers a comprehensive survey of world history, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of religious and secular events. Beginning with the creation of the universe according to biblical tradition, Russell traces the major civilizations of the ancient world, including Greece, Rome, and Egypt. He also covers the rise of Christianity and the spread of Islam, and offers a detailed account of the history of Europe up to the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.