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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-10013113499X

ISBN-139780131134997

eBay Product ID (ePID)27038286063

Product Key Features

Book TitleWorld: a History : Combined Volume

Number of Pages1152 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicCivilization, General, Ecology

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, History

TypeTextbook

AuthorFelipe Fernández-Armesto

Book SeriesThe World: a History Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.8 in

Item Weight96.9 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width11.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-010708

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal909

Edition DescriptionStudent edition

SynopsisThis work is intended for introductory courses in world history. The World gives students the whole story. It is a new kind of history text - not just a collection of facts and figures. World renowned historian, world respected scholar, successful author of more than 25 books translated into 22 languages, and exceptional writer, author Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers a truly holistic narrative of the world, from human beginnings to the present. All aspects of the text - from the exceptionally clear narrative that always places the story in time, to the unparalleled map program, to the focused pedagogical features - support the story. Because of the author's breadth of vision, students will come away with a deep understanding of the fundamental interrelationships - among people and their environments - that make up the world's story., This is the world history book that gives students the whole story. The World is the first world history textbook that shows, through a holistic, truly engaging narrative, the fundamental interrelationships between peoples and their environment. This is the first textbook for which the AUTHORrs"s ability to tell the story of the World will help students to learn world history, and help teachers to teach world history. AUTHOR Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a world renowned historian, world respected scholar, successful AUTHOR of more than 25 books translated into 22 languages, as well as an exceptional writer, highly sought after speaker, and inspiring classroom teacher. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a master historian and storyteller. His work and his writing have helped to shape and define the discipline. The World also features an innovative map program created exclusively for this text by Dorling Kindersley, unique images from around the world, a new document CDROM called Primary Source included in the text. For World History 1 (to 1500) (Chapters 1-15) and World History II (since 1500) (Chapters 13-30). For Introductory World History Courses., This is the world history book that gives students the whole story. ""The World"" is the "first" world history textbook that shows, through a holistic, truly engaging narrative, the fundamental interrelationships between peoples and their environment. This is the first textbook for which the author's ability to tell the story of the World will help students to learn world history, and help teachers to teach world history. Author Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a world renowned historian, world respected scholar, successful author of more than 25 books translated into 22 languages, as well as an exceptional writer, highly sought after speaker, and inspiring classroom teacher. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a master historian and storyteller. His work and his writing have helped to shape and define the discipline. The World also features an innovative map program created exclusively for this text by Dorling Kindersley, unique images from around the world, a new document CDROM called Primary Source included in the text. For World History 1 (to 1500) (Chapters 1-15) and World History II (since 1500) (Chapters 13-30). For Introductory World History Courses., The World gives students the whole story. It is a new kind of history text - not just a collection of facts and figures. World renowned historian, world respected scholar, successful author of more than 25 books translated into 22 languages, and exceptional writer, author Felipe Fernàndez-Armesto offers a truly holistic narrative of the world, from human beginnings to the present. All aspects of the text - from the exceptionally clear narrative that always places the story in time, to the unparalleled map program, to the focused pedagogical features - support the story. Because of the author's breadth of vision, students will come away with a deep understanding of the fundamental interrelationships - among peoples and their environments - that make up the world's story. Developing a project like The World required the input of and counsel of hundreds of individuals. David Ringrose, respected World Historian from the University of California-San Diego, served as The World 's editorial consultant, and provided extensive teaching tips in the Instructor's Guide to Teaching the World . Nearly 100 reviewers critiqued the manuscript, from the first edition to the final draft. Instructor focus groups were held throughout the country during the publication process. And finally, we are proud that over 1,000 students from across the country class-tested The World , providing invaluable feedback and advice.

LC Classification NumberCB151.F48 2006