- From the Beginning of Time Chapter 1
- Writing and City Life Chapter 2
- An Empire Across Three Continents Chapter 3
- The Central Islamic Lands Chapter 4
- Nomadic Empires Chapter 5
- The Three Orders Chapter 6
- Changing Cultural Traditions Chapter 7
- Confrontation of Cultures Chapter 8
- The Industrial Revolution Chapter 9
- Displacing Indigenous Peoples Chapter 10
- Paths to Modernization Chapter 11