General History

This collection of scholarly articles is dedicated to world history, spanning from prehistory to the present day and analyzing the diversity of historical processes. The focus is on scientific periodization, the history of the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and Modern history. The universality and specificity of historical phenomena, the history of civilizations, countries, peoples, and regions, as well as traditions and innovations are investigated. Particular importance is given to comparative historical research, macro- and microhistory, social history, the history of power, reforms, and revolutions. The works touch upon socio-economic history, international relations, issues of war and peace, the place of humans in history, the history of social thought, culture and education, religion and the church, as well as gender aspects, demography, and geography.