The most global approach to world history, now more streamlined and accessible. Rather than following the more traditional civilizations or regionally-oriented approach, Worlds Together, Worlds Apartbuilds each chapter around major world history stories and themes: the emergence of cities, the building of the Silk Road, the spread of the Black Death, the Age of Exploration, and others.
America, now in its twenty-fifth year, has sold more 1.2 million copies over the past seven editions and remains the most affordable history text on the market.
In its first two editions with more than 100,000 copies sold, this book became a classic in its field, loved by teachers and students for its narrative flair, humor, authority, and comprehensive coverage.
In its first two editions with more than 100,000 copies sold, this book became a classic in its field, loved by teachers and students for its narrative flair, humor, authority, and comprehensive coverage.
In its first two editions with more than 100,000 copies sold, this book became a classic in its field, loved by teachers and students for its narrative flair, humor, authority, and comprehensive coverage.
Authors:
James M. Brophy, Joshua Cole, Steven Epstein, John Robertson, Thomas Max Safley
Edition Number: 4
ISBN: 9780393932881
Perspectives from the Past is the most flexible and substantial reader for use in the two-semester Western Civilizations course. The wealth of selections accommodates most any course curriculum, and the readings may be used on their own or in conjunction with a textbook.