To better understand our world, it is useful to look far beyond the standard, often exclusive, texts taught in the West. History's Forgotten Milestones opens readers' eyes to important places, events and peoples from far-off lands and little-known places. The popular history series Moments in History brings together some of the most fascinating moments from the past. Short, easily digestible chapters make this series an ideal way to catch up on the history we've heard of and ought to know more about, and reveal just what made these incidents so significant, and why they have gained a permanent place in our collective consciousness.