From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, WORLD HISTORY, 7E, International Edition takes a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel's best-selling text uses colorful visuals, maps, and dramatic first-hand historical accounts to give readers a powerful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology; Arts 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, to help readers understand the course of world history and make connections across chapters.
From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, this title takes a look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. It uses visuals, maps, and first-hand historical accounts to give readers a perspective on the human experience over time.