The Essential World History

The Essential World History
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781337696456

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). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential World History, Volume I: To 1800

The Essential World History, Volume I: To 1800
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780357026861

From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY offers you a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors Duiker and Spielvogel use colorful visuals, maps, dramatic first-hand historical accounts and even reviews of popular movies 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, make connections across chapters and see today's world in a meaningful context. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential World History, Volume II: Since 1500

The Essential World History, Volume II: Since 1500
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2019-01-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780357026878

From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY offers you a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors Duiker and Spielvogel use colorful visuals, maps, dramatic first-hand historical accounts and even reviews of popular movies 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, make connections across chapters and see today's world in a meaningful context. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential World History

The Essential World History
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2010-02-19
Genre: World history
ISBN: 9780495902966

Explore common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and identify key global patterns over time with THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, International Edition. This brief overview of world history covers political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history integrated into a chronologically ordered synthesis to help you gain an appreciation and understanding of the distinctive character and development of individual cultures in society. You can use the book's global approach and its emphasis on analytical comparisons between cultures to link events together in a broad comparative and global framework that places the contemporary world in a more meaningful historical context.

The Essential World History, Volume I

The Essential World History, Volume I
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2010-02-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780495902911

In this best-selling text, noted teachers and scholars William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel present a brief, balanced, highly-readable overview of world history that explores common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and that identify key global patterns over time. Thorough coverage of political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history has been integrated into a chronologically ordered synthesis to help students gain an appreciation and understanding of the distinctive character and development of individual cultures in society. The Sixth Edition continues to take a global approach to world history, with an emphasis on analytical comparisons between and among cultures throughout history. This approach helps students to link events together in a broad comparative and global framework, thereby placing the contemporary world in a more meaningful historical context. Available in the following split options: THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Sixth Edition (Chapters 1-30), ISBN: 978-0-495-90227-0; Volume I: To 1800 (Chapters 1-18), ISBN: 978-0-495-90291-1; Volume II: Since 1500 (Chapters 14-30), ISBN: 978-0-495-90292-8. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential World History, Volume II

The Essential World History, Volume II
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2010-02-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780495902928

In this best-selling text, noted teachers and scholars William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel present a brief, balanced, highly-readable overview of world history that explores common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and that identify key global patterns over time. Thorough coverage of political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history has been integrated into a chronologically ordered synthesis to help students gain an appreciation and understanding of the distinctive character and development of individual cultures in society. The Sixth Edition continues to take a global approach to world history, with an emphasis on analytical comparisons between and among cultures throughout history. This approach helps students to link events together in a broad comparative and global framework, thereby placing the contemporary world in a more meaningful historical context. Available in the following split options: THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Sixth Edition (Chapters 1-30), ISBN: 978-0-495-90227-0; Volume I: To 1800 (Chapters 1-18), ISBN: 978-0-495-90291-1; Volume II: Since 1500 (Chapters 14-30), ISBN: 978-0-495-90292-8. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential World History

The Essential World History
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-02
Genre: World history
ISBN: 9780534627454

This is the Alternate Volume of THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, covering up to 1400 (includes chapters 1-12 of the main text). THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY presents a balanced picture of world history that pays respect to the richness and diversity of the tapestry of the human experience. Based on the Fourth Edition of Duiker and Spielvogel's comprehensive WORLD HISTORY, this critically and popularly acclaimed text balances a thorough global approach with attention to the unique character and development of civilization in divergent parts of the world. The text covers individual civilizations such as China, India, and Europe, with due attention paid to the rise of the West, and provides points of comparison between and among these civilizations. A wealth of primary documents, maps, and supplements enhance students' experience with the material. THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY is available in the following volume options: THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Second Edition (Chapters 1-29), ISBN: 0534627129; THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Volume I: To 1800, Second Edition (Contains Chapters 1-17), ISBN: 0534627137; THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Volume II: Since 1400, Second Edition (Contains Chapters 13-29), ISBN: 0534627145; THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY TO 1400, Second Edition (Contains Chapters 1-12), ISBN: 0534627455.

Essential World History

Essential World History
Author: Henry J. Brun
Publisher: Ingram
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-03-22
Genre: Civilization
ISBN: 9781567656367

To provide adults taking a high-school level world history course with a text giving them high-interest, comprehensive coverage of key events and themes in world history.

The Essential World History, Volume 1

The Essential World History, Volume 1
Author: William J. Duiker
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: World history
ISBN: 9781133935766

Noted teachers and scholars William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel present a brief, balanced, highly readable overview of world history that explores common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and that identify key regional patterns over time. The seventh edition has been enhanced with new end-of-chapter pedagogy that helps make the material more accessible to students. The text continues to take a regional approach to world history, with an emphasis on the development of the West and analytical comparisons between and among cultures throughout history. This approach helps students to link events together in a broad comparative and global framework, thereby placing the contemporary world in a more meaningful historical context. The text is also available with Aplia, an interactive learning solution that improves comprehension and outcomes by increasing student engagement.Available in the following split options: THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY, Seventh Edition Complete International Edition, Volume I: To 1800 International Edition, and Volume II: Since 1500 International Edition.