History (General)

"An integrated view of the history of our global community from a 21st-century perspective, with a focus on environmental and social issues. The 580 articles, edited and written by scholars around the world, examine connections and interactions made over time (and across cultures and locales) through trade, warfare, migration, religion, and diplomacy"--Provided by publisher.

The Cambridge World History is an authoritative new overview of the dynamic field of world history. It covers the whole of human history, not simply history since the development of written records, in an expanded time frame that represents the latest thinking in world and global history.

Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documentsseries has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the World. Each volume pairs original background narratives with well over 100 documents to chronicle the major events of the year, from official reports and surveys to speeches from leaders and opinion makers, to court cases, legislation, testimony, and much more.Historic Documentsis renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document.

Beginning with the emergence of our earliest African ancestors and taking readers through the history of cultures and nations around the world to arrive at the present day, Timelines of History caters to readers who want a broad overview, a good story to read, or the nitty-gritty of historical events.

More than 140 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the space race. Custom regional and global maps present the history of the world in action, charting how events traced patterns on land and ocean--patterns of exploration, discovery, or conquest that created empires, colonies, or theaters of war. Thoughtful organization of information will help you follow the story of civilizations through ancient, medieval, and modern times.

Revised and updated to include recent archaeological discoveries and historical events, the World History Atlas is the most wide-ranging portrait of World History ever published. Combining state-of-the-art cartography with historical information and detailed regional mapping, this is a compelling look at the human journey.

From archaeological discoveries to contemporary affairs, Atlas of World History presents a twenty-first-century view of the history of the whole world. It examines regions and events in a combination of specially drawn, full-color maps, fascinating text and lavish illustrations.