Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur

About the Author

Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur is an accomplished historian and educator whose work helps readers understand the origins and development of early civilizations. With a clear, comparative approach, Upshur places major societies within their broader political, cultural, economic, and technological contexts, making complex historical change accessible to students and general readers alike. Her scholarship and teaching emphasize connections across regions and the enduring influences of the ancient world. Upshur is the author of World History: Before 1600: The Development of Early Civilizations: Advantage Edition (Cengage Advantage Books), a foundational resource for exploring global history before the modern era.