The need for a comprehensive textbook that thoroughly addresses the ever-changing contents of General Studies has been the driving force behind the writing of this book. Changes in world politics evolution of social structures, changes in weather patterns and economic cycles and the shift in the balance of power in key places in the world are some of the contents that have been addressed in this book. In addition and equally significant, changes in teaching methods, curriculum requirements and methods of examining students have as well been taken to account. We have used a simple and descriptive narration to facilitate ease of understanding by all students whom we know to have varying competence in English and general knowledge. Where possible, we have cited cases and given examples in order to help students to picture practical situations and get a better understanding of the issue under discussion. With its wealth of knowledge in key issues of world politics, History and Philosophy, this book is expected to be valuable to students and teachers at Advanced level and undergraduate levels. It should be noted that General Studies is a subject of two permanent qualities. One, it is a multidisciplinary subject, that is, a subject of many fields of study. Two, it is dynamic, that is, it keeps on changing. Therefore, students are advised that, in addition to reading this book, they should read newspapers, journals, access the Internet for more information, watch TV and listen to the radio, in order to be up to date on current issues.