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For one- or two-semester courses in World History, Comparative History, Humanities and Civilization as well as Multicultural Studies programs.From a truly global perspective, this two-volume narrative tells the story of human events on the move-the exciting "event history" of wars and politics, booms and busts, the rise and fall of empires, and more. It also reaches beyond the events that have shaped world history to trace the broader development of human institutions and ideas as they evolve through time. Coverage of both events and broader trends is presented as part of major global movements, through the lives of the people who lived them, and as succinctly and vividly as possible.
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A world history survey text which takes a true Global approach to the topic. Great breadth of coverage with a humanistic tone (deals with individuals as well as movements and institutions with a strong narrative line. Continuous coverage of Africa--full sections in every section of the book. more on pre- Columbian America than any other world-history text. Expanded coverage of women in every chapter. " World Systems" analysis of the global economy.
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Key Benefit: With a truly global perspective, this two-volume narrative vividly relates the story of world history, allowing readers a glimpse of the events and trends that have shaped it. Key Topics: The author's enthusiastic and highly readable style enables readers to appreciate each phase of world history, from prehistory to the present. This edition is brought completely up to date for the 1990's, leaving few chapters unchanged. It embraces a truly global perspective to provide a balanced point of view by avoiding both Western- and Eurasian-centered coverage and includes Voices from the Past boxed readings that encourage readers to react and interact with unfamiliar peoples and points of view. It provides many pictures and maps that enable readers to understand and make connections with the subject at hand.
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- PublisherPrentice Hall
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 013430943X
- ISBN 13 9780134309439
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages800
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