Civilizations Past & Present, Volume 2 (from 1300) Upplaga 12

Civilizations Past & Present Twelfth Edition, Volume I (to 1650) Robert R. Edgar, et al. An exceptional text. Clear and engaging writing with sound and current scholarship. Gary Gibbs, Roanoke College This is the best book in the field and I recommend it without hesitation. The authors are well qualified, they can write, and they have done their homework. William McDonald, Mid-American Christian University Written by specialists in Islamic, African, Asian, East European, and ancient history, Civilizations Past & Present offers a clear and accessible analysis of diverse trends shaping world history. Now in its Twelfth Edition, this survey text is well known for its readability, with a strong narrative that examines details at levels appropriate for both students and instructors. Offering strong regional coverage in addition to highlighting the connections between the worlds many cultures and regions, the book explores all of the major areas of historical study: social, political, economic, religious, cultural, and geographic. New to this Edition New co-author, Matthew Gordon, a scholar in Middle Eastern history at the Miami University of Ohio, adds new perspectives to the texts coverage of the Islamic world. Seeing Connections features in each chapter visually illustrate the diverse linkages between the worlds civilizations, religions, ideologies, arts, and social movements. Additional content has been added throughout the book on the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania. Available versions of Civilization Past & Present Combined Volume ISBN 10: 0-205-57430-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-205-57430-8 Volume I (to 1650) ISBN 10: 0-205-57375-4 ISBN 13: 978-0-205-57375-2 Volume II (from 1300) ISBN 10: 0-205-57431-9 ISBN 13: 978-0-205-57431-5 Please visit us at www.ablongman.com/history