Voyages in World History, Complete, Brief International Edition |
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Author:
| Curtis, Kenneth R. Hansen, Valerie |
ISBN: | 978-1-133-31400-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
Publisher: | Wadsworth
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Imprint: | Wadsworth |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $157.95 |
Book Description:
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VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, COMPLETE, BRIEF International Edition is a mainstream world history text that masterfully uses the theme of movement--the journeys of peoples, ideas, and goods--to help the reader make sense of the overwhelming range of people, places, and events throughout history. Each chapter begins with, and is framed around, the story of a person who traveled within the time period and region of the chapter. Readers will enjoy the stories and will also learn to critically...
More DescriptionVOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, COMPLETE, BRIEF International Edition is a mainstream world history text that masterfully uses the theme of movement--the journeys of peoples, ideas, and goods--to help the reader make sense of the overwhelming range of people, places, and events throughout history. Each chapter begins with, and is framed around, the story of a person who traveled within the time period and region of the chapter. Readers will enjoy the stories and will also learn to critically evaluate the traveler's observations and attitudes. VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, COMPLETE, BRIEF International Edition includes a primary source feature called "Movement of Ideas," which helps the reader to analyze original sources by providing multiple explanations of significant ideas throughout history.