World history is often provided to us as one consistent story, each chapter penned by the same author with not much room for interpretation. Histories of Nations attacks the narrative from a different perspective: Each chapter is written by a different historian from a different country, covering the entire history of their homeland in a succinct and comprehensive essay. Editor Peter Furtado compiles pieces on twenty-eight different nations, including Egypt, China, Italy, Argentina, Ghana, and Japan. Whether you simply dip your toes into the histories of the countries, or use the essays as a jumping-off point for further study, Histories of Nations is a compact and accessible introduction to our complex world.