Achieve Read & Practice for The Making of the West, Value Edition (Six Months Access): Peoples and Cultures

Hunt, Lynn; Martin, Thomas R.; Rosenwein, Barbara H.; Smith, Bonnie G.

ISBN 10: 1319217362 ISBN 13: 9781319217365

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2018

With a superior chronological organization, The Making of the West tells the story of the cross-cultural, global exchanges that have shaped western history. This two-color Value Edition includes the unabridged narrative and select maps and images from the comprehensive text. LaunchPad also features all of the contents of the comprehensive edition in full color, including primary source features and summative quizzing in each chapter, numerous supplement options, and a free companion sourcebook. With LaunchPad, the Value Edition is an excellent resource at an outstanding price.

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Review

"The Making of the West has a strong, chronological narrative that engages the student from the beginning of each chapter. The textbook also has numerous pedagogical tools including well written reading and review questions, maps, and timelines."
– Robert Bond, Mira Costa College

"The Making of the West has succeeded in providing the reader with a thorough understanding of the west by utilizing the most current research and global themes. The book is filled with detailed maps and useful data, yet it maintains a high level of readability."
– Allison Stein, Pellissippi State Community College

"The Making of the West’s expansive definition of the West, its inclusion of subaltern voices, and its discussion of the West as part of the broader world make it the perfect text for teaching students about European history as a part of global history."
– David Pizzo, Murray State University

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