Here are a few suggested books for you. You'll find many more in the Library Catalog.
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life by 
History of World Trade since 1450 2 Volume Set by 
The Oxford Companion to World Exploration by 
The Timetables of History by Call Numbers:
900 – 909 World History
910 – 919 Geography and travel
920 – 929 Biography, genealogy, insignia
930 – 939 History of the ancient world
940 – 949 General history of Europe
950 – 959 General history of Asia, Far East
960 – 969 General history of Africa
970 – 979 General history of North America
980 – 989 General history of South America
990 – 999 General history of other areas
