Essays on General History, intended for use as a textbook and for private reading, is a landmark work by the American historian George Park Fisher, first published in 1885. In this book, the author offers the reader an in-depth overview of important events and processes in world history, from ancient times to modern times. Fisher's "Essays on General History" impresses with its detail, brevity and the author's ability to highlight complex historical events in an accessible form. Highlighting key figures, events and trends, the book helps the reader to understand the deep connections between the events of the past and the present. "Essays on General History" has become an important source of knowledge for students of history, teachers and all those interested in the study of the past of mankind. This book remains relevant and interesting for readers of any level of knowledge."