World History, Before 1600: The Development Of Early Civilizations, Compact Edition With Infotrac

Upshur, Jiu-Hwa; Terry, Janice J.; Holoka, James P.; Goff, Richard D.; Cassar, George H.

ISBN 10: 0534590241 / ISBN 13: 9780534590246

Published by Wadsworth Pub Co, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World History, Before 1600: The Development Of Early Civilizations, Compact Edition With Infotrac
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534590241
• ISBN 13: 9780534590246
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

As a global text, WORLD HISTORY examines world civilizations in a comparative context. Students learn to recognize and analyze trends and interconnections across history and civilizations. The Compact Fourth Edition is part of the Wadsworth Advantage Series--offering comprehensive, full-color texts in price conscious formats equal in quality and scholarship. This one-color version of WORLD HISTORY includes 5 four-page full-color map inserts to bring regional events to life. While the Compact Fourth Edition includes fewer photos than the comprehensive text, it offers plenty of resources to make the course visual and exciting for students. In addition, students have free access to the activity- and information-packed Book Companion Web Site that features quizzing, interactive maps and timelines, simulations, and links to readings and primary source materials. WORLD HISTORY is available in the following volume options: Compact Fourth Edition, Comprehensive Version, ISBN: 0534590233. Compact Fourth Edition, Volume I (To 1600) ISBN: 0534590241 (Ch. 1-9). Compact Fourth Edition, Volume II (Since 1500) ISBN: 0495129259 (Ch. 9-17).

About the Author

Jiu-Hwa Upshur received her B.A. at the University of Sydney in Australia and Ph.D. in history at the University of Michigan. She is the author of two catalogs on Chinese art and many articles on Chinese history and has lived and traveled extensively in China, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia. She is co-author of THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: A BRIEF GLOBAL HISTORY (5th edition, 1994) and co-editor of LIVES AND TIMES: READINGS IN WORLD HISTORY (1994). Since 1993 she has been a member of the world history committee of the College Board.