Human Rights in World History - Paperback

by Peter N. Stearns (Author)

This book takes a global historical perspective to trace the rise of human rights and their global impact from the 18th century to the present.

Author Biography

Peter N. Stearns is University Professor of History at George Mason University. He regularly teaches courses both in world history and in the history of peace, dealing with human rights as a major topic. He has published widely in world history and the history of emotions, with several books in the Themes series.