I want to learn more about world history but don't know where to start. I'm guessing that great empires and individuals are a good place.
Caesar: Life of a Colossus Adrian Goldsworthy
Fantastic well researched life of quite possibly the worlds most interesting man that is a great approachable read.
American Ceasar William Manchester Sometimes a bit heavy but riveting all the same. Makes this complicated controversial man understandable and appreciable on his merits.