Civilizations of the world : the human adventure
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Civilizations of the world : the human adventure
Longman, c1997
3rd ed
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v. 1. To the late 1600s -- v. 2. From the middle 1600s -- v. A. To 1500 -- v. B. From 1300 to 1800 -- v. C. From 1800
Includes bibliographical references and index
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single v. ed ISBN 9780673980007
Description
Civilizations of the World, 3/E, provides comprehensive coverage of the world<039>s major civilizations-placing historical events, customs, and cultures in their global context. The third edition pays special attention to the history of Africa, women<039>s history and gender relations, and the experiences of minorities in various cultures.
Table of Contents
I. THE PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF ANTIQUITY.
1. The Societies of Western Asia and Egypt.
2. Ancient India.
3. The Formation of China.
4. Early and Classical Greece.
5. The Greek Achievement and the Hellenistic World.
6. The Romans.
7. The Ancient World Religions.
II. THE MIDDLE AGES.
8. Byzantium and Islam.
9. The Civilizations of Early Africa.
10. The Americas to 1500.
11. Medieval India and Southeast Asia.
12. A Golden Age in East Asia.
13. The Rise of Europe.
14. Life and Culture in Medieval Europe.
15. Crisis and Recovery in Europe.
16. New Horizons: The European Renaissance.
III. THE EARLY MODERN WORLD.
17. The Reformation: The Late Medieval Church.
18. The Age of Global Encounters.
19. State-Building and Revolution.
20. Islamic Empires in the Early Modern World.
21. The Transformation of Africa, 1400-1800.
22. Imperial Revival in China.
23. The Societies of the Early Modern World.
24. The Age of Absolutism.
25. Europe<039>s Century of Genius
IV. TOWARD THE MODERN WORLD.
26. Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
27. The Enlightenment.
28. The French Revolution and Napoleon.
29. Early Modern India and Iran
30. Manchu China and Tokugawa Japan.
31. The Industrial Revolution.
32. The Age of Ideology.
33. The Triumph of Nationalism.
34. Industrial Society and the Liberal Order.
35. The Age of Western Domination.
V. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
36. Culture, Society, and the Great War.
37. Upheaval in Eurasia and the Middle East.
38. Totalitarianism and the Crisis of Democracy.
39. From the Second World War to the Cold War.
40. Revival and Revolution in East Asia.
41. Nationalism and Revolution: Indian, Pakistan, Iran, and the Middle East.
42. Decolonization and Development: Africa and Latin America.
43 The Contemporary Age.
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v. 1 ISBN 9780673980014
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This text presents global coverage of world civilizations, addressing key topics and a more detailed integration of social, cultural, economic, political and intellectual history.
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v. 2 ISBN 9780673980021
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This text presents global coverage of world civilizations, addressing key topics and a more detailed integration of social, cultural, economic, political and intellectual history.
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v. A ISBN 9780673980038
Description
Civilizations of the World provides comprehensive coverage of the world's major civilizations and places historical events, customs, and cultures in a global context. The book acquaints students with the global story in order that they may understand and appreciate the many cultures and societies that have played a role in the human adventure. Using detailed comparative global histories, the authors deliver a thorough discussion of world history enlivened with engaging accounts of critical events and pivotal issues.
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v. B ISBN 9780673980045
Description
Civilizations of the World provides comprehensive coverage of the world's major civilizations and places historical events, customs, and cultures in a global context. The book acquaints students with the global story in order that they may understand and appreciate the many cultures and societies that have played a role in the human adventure. Using detailed comparative global histories, the authors deliver a thorough discussion of world history enlivened with engaging accounts of critical events and pivotal issues.
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v. C ISBN 9780673980052
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Civilizations of the World provides comprehensive coverage of the world's major civilizations and places historical events, customs, and cultures in a global context. The book acquaints students with the global story in order that they may understand and appreciate the many cultures and societies that have played a role in the human adventure. Using detailed comparative global histories, the authors deliver a thorough discussion of world history enlivened with engaging accounts of critical events and pivotal issues.
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