World History
About this book
From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, WORLD HISTORY takes a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel's best seller uses colorful visuals, maps, and dramatic first-hand historical accounts to give you an insightful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology; Art and Ideas; Family and Society; Politics and Government; Earth and the Environment; Religion and Philosophy; and Interaction and Exchange). Important to all cultures from all time periods, these themes help you understand the course of world history and make connections across chapters.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- About the Authors
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Maps
- Chronologies
- Features
- Documents
- Preface
- A Note to Students about Language and the Dating of Time
- Themes for Understanding World History
- Part I: The First Civilizations and the Rise of Empires (Prehistory to 500 CE)
- Part II: New Patterns of Civilization (500-1500 CE)
- Part III: The Emergence of New World Patterns (1500-1800)
- Part IV: Modern Patterns of World History (1800-1945)
- Part V: Toward a Global Civilization? The World since 1945
- Epilogue
- Glossary
- Documents
- Index
