The Essential World History
The Essential World History by William J. Duiker, published by Cengage Learning on December 17, 2018, is a comprehensive 9th edition that spans 912 pages. This book provides a balanced and concise overview of world history, focusing on the common challenges and experiences that have shaped human civilization. It presents a chronological framework that encompasses political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history, allowing readers to appreciate the distinctive character and development of various cultures.
Readers will find that the text explores key themes such as Science and Technology, Art and Ideas, and Politics and Government, which help contextualize historical events and their relevance to the contemporary world. The book is designed to assist students in understanding the interconnectedness of historical narratives and the evolution of societies over time. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in a thorough examination of global history.
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Noted teachers and scholars William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel present a balanced, concise and compelling overview of world history that explores common challenges and experiences of the human past, and identifies key patterns over time. Political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural and military history–presented in a chronological framework–help students appreciate and understand the distinctive character and development of individual cultures in society. Themes (Science and Technology, Art and Ideas, Family and Society, Politics and Government, Earth and the Environment, Religion and Philosophy and Interaction and Exchange) assist students in placing historical events and the contemporary world in a meaningful context. Available options: THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, 9th Edition (Chapters 1 – 30); Volume I: To 1800 (Chapters 1 – 18); Volume II: Since 1500 (Chapters 14 – 30).
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