Introduction -- The world in 1812 -- The world in 1880 -- The world in 1914 -- World population -- World trade -- The age of revolution -- Napoleonic Europe -- Nationalism in Europe -- The industrial revolution -- European alliances -- The decline of theOttomans -- Africa before the scramble -- Africa and European empires -- Australia and New Zealand -- The decline of Manchu China -- Japan in the 19th century -- Britain and India -- Colonialism and Southeast Asia -- Latin America -- The growth of Canada-- The expansion of the United States -- The American Civil War -- U.s. population and economy.