Part I: Transitions
1. Introduction: On Universal History
2. Nomenclature
Part II: The Birth of the Ancient World
3. A Miracle Story: On Social History
4. Power and Reason: On Political History
5. From Mythos to Mythos: On Intellectual History
Part III: Late Antiquity
6. Civilizational Collapse? On Social History
7. Decline or Transformation: On Political History
8. Christianization: On Intellectual History
Conclusion: Marching in Place