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Worlds of History: A Comparative Reader : To 1550 - Softcover

Kevin-reilly

 
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Synopsis

Compiled by a widely respected world historian and community college teacher, Worlds of History fosters historical thinking through thematic comparisons of primary and secondary sources from around the world. Each chapter takes up a major theme x80x94 such as patriarchy, love and marriage, or globalization x80x94 as experienced by two or more cultures. "Thinking Historically" exercises build studentsx80x99 capacity to analyze and interpret sources one skill at a time. This flexible framework accommodates a variety of approaches to teaching world history. The latest edition offers a broader range of sources with an even more global perspective.

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