This innovative textbook demystifies the subject of world history through a diverse range of case studies. Each chapter looks at an event, person, or place commonly included in comprehensive textbooks, from prehistory to the present and from across the globe – from the Kennewick Man to gladiators and modern-day soccer and globalization – and digs deeper, examining why historians disagree on the subject and why their debates remain relevant today. By taking the approach of 'unwrapping the textbook,' David Eaton reveals how historians think, making it clear that the past is not nearly as tidy as most textbooks suggest. Provocative questions like whether ancient Greece was shaped by contact with Egypt provide an entry point into how history professors may sharply disagree on even basic narratives, and how historical interpretations can be influenced by contemporary concerns. By illuminating these historiographical debates, and linking them to key skills required by historians, World History through Case Studies shows how the study of history is relevant to a new generation of students and teachers.
The contributors to this collection offer seven case studies that treat different aspects of political and ritual legitimation in China and Europe over the past two millennia. With a primary...
An analysis of available historical materials enabled Levy to identify the actors' preferences as follows. (The symbol “>” means preferred to, and “?” indicates that a definitive preference could not be established.) Figure A.2.
This volume offers a range of primary documents to illustrate characteristic features of key civilizations during major stages of world history -- from around 1450 to modern times -- including contrasts and comparisons among major societies ...
Selections from Longman World History, Volume I: Primary Sources and Case Studies
Useful as a stand-alone text or as a complement to Essentials of Global Health, this book provides readers with a clear and inspiring picture of how global public health efforts have made a difference in the lives of people around the world ...
emergency-response systems set up to minimize the emotional suffering and physical damage caused by such events.30 The timespan between warning of an impending catastrophe and its onset can determine the success or failure of a ...
This book examines the well-covered subject of leadership from a unique perspective: history's vast catalogue of leadership successes and failures.
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Developed by Dr. James Stobaugh, the courses grow in difficulty with each year, preparing students for high school work. This is a comprehensive examination of history, geography, economics, and government systems.
New York: Oxford University Press, 1989. Challenging but important and influential. Dunn, Ross E. The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveler of the Fourteenth Century. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1990.