Voyages in World History, Volume 1 by Valerie Hansen and Ken Curtis (2016, Trade Paperback)

Great Book Prices Store (353194)
97.6% positive feedback
Price:
$111.50
Free shipping
Estimated delivery Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Returns:
14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Brand New
The authors of VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY never forget that history is made up of the stories of people.

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-10130558340X
ISBN-139781305583405
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038868642

Product Key Features

Number of Pages560 Pages
Publication NameVoyages in World History, Volume 1
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
SubjectGeneral, World
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorValerie Hansen, Ken Curtis
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height9.8 in
Item Weight36.1 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal909
Table Of Content1. The Peopling of the World, to 4000 B.C.E.2. The First Complex Societies in the Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 4000-550 B.C.E.3. Ancient India and the Rise of Buddhism, 2600 B.C.E.-100 C.E.4. Blueprint for Empire: China, 1200 B.C.E.-220 C.E.5. The Americas and the Islands of the Pacific, to 1200 C.E.6. New Empires in Iran and Greece, 2000 B.C.E.-651 C.E.7. The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity, 509 B.C.E.-476 C.E.8. Hindu and Buddhist States and Societies in Asia, 100-1000.9. Islamic Empires of Western Asia and Africa, 600-1258.10. The Multiple Centers of Europe, 500-1000.11. Expanding Trade Networks in Africa and India, 1000-1500.12. China's Commercial Revolution, ca. 900-1276.13. Europe's Commercial Revolution, 1000-1400.14. The Mongols and Their Successors, 1200-1500.15. Maritime Expansion in the Atlantic World, 1400-1600.16. Maritime Expansion in Afro-Eurasia, 1500-1700.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThe authors of VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY never forget that history is made up of the stories of people. Each chapter of the text centers on a story -- a traveler's account that highlights the book's main theme, the constant movement of people, goods, and ideas. The travelers include merchants, poets, rulers, explorers, soldiers, missionaries, and scholars, and their voyages provide a framework for each chapter that will draw you into the intriguing stories of world history. Special features help you make connections across chapters, societies, and time periods as you explore the people, places, and events crucial to understanding world history and its global context. The print text integrates with MindTap, which includes an interactive map application that will transport you virtually to the locations each traveler visited. Available in the following split options: VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, Third Edition Complete, Volume 1: To 1600, and Volume 2: Since 1500.
LC Classification NumberD21

All listings for this product

Buy It Nowselected
Any Conditionselected
New
Pre-owned

Ratings and Reviews

5.0
1 product rating
  • 1 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Most relevant reviews

  • Required Reading for Anyone Studying World History

    Required for AP World History. Thorough, comprehensive text.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned