Most editions have a timeline at the back. Print it out and stick it on your wall. Context is everything in world history.
To justify your search for this specific PDF, here is how it stacks up against competitors: History Of Modern World By Jain And Mathur Pdf
| Feature | Jain & Mathur | Norman Lowe (Mastering Modern World History) | Spectrum (World History) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Language | Simple, factual, structured | Fluent, narrative, slightly verbose | Concise bullet points | | Ideal for | UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS-1) | UPSC Mains (Essay/analytical writing) | Quick revision | | Maps/Diagrams | High (Black & white diagrams) | Medium | Low | | Price point | Low (₹250-₹400) | High (₹700-₹1000) | Medium | | PDF availability | High (scanned copies) | Medium | High | Marxism and Socialism: Karl Marx, Communist Manifesto, and
Verdict: If you are starting your preparation and need a "first read" to build a skeleton of modern history, Jain and Mathur is superior to Norman Lowe because it is written for the Indian exam psyche, not for a British undergraduate. Most editions have a timeline at the back