The Essential World History Volume I: To 1800 9th Edition

From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY offers you a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors Duiker and Spielvogel use colorful visuals, maps, dramatic first-hand historical accounts and even reviews of popular movies to give you an insightful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology, Art and Ideas, Family and Society, Politics and Government, Earth and the Environment, Religion and Philosophy and Interaction and Exchange). Important to all cultures from all time periods, these themes help you understand the course of world history, make connections across chapters and see today’s world in a meaningful context. The Essential World History, Volume I: To 1800 9th Edition is written by William J. Duiker; Jackson J. Spielvogel and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for The Essential World History, Volume I: To 1800 are 9780357390368, 0357390369 and the print ISBNs are 9780357391846, 0357391845. Additional ISBNs include 9780357026861, 9780357026953.