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World History. Volume 2 / Ann Kordas, Ryan J. Lynch, Brooke Nelson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kordas, Ann, author.
- Lynch, Ryan J., author.
- Nelson, Brooke, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Humanities.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : OpenStax, 2022.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- World History, Volume 2: from 1400 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course from 1400 offered at both two-year and four-year institutions. Suitable for both majors and non majors World History, Volume 2: from 1400 introduces students to a global perspective of history couched in an engaging narrative. Concepts and assessments help students think critically about the issues they encounter so they can broaden their perspective of global history. A special effort has been made to introduce and juxtapose people's experiences of history for a rich and nuanced discussion. Primary source material represents the cultures being discussed from a firsthand perspective whenever possible. World History, Volume 2: from 1400 also includes the work of diverse and underrepresented scholars to ensure a full range of perspectives.
- Contents:
- Preface
- Unit 1. Connections Across Continents
- Chapter 1. Understanding the Past
- Chapter 2. Exchange in East Asia and the Indian Ocean
- Chapter 3. Early Modern Africa and the Wider World
- Chapter 4. The Islamic World
- Chapter 5. Foundations of the Atlantic World
- Unit 2 An Age of Revolution, 1750-1914
- Chapter 6. Colonization and Economic Expansion
- Chapter 7. Revolutions in Europea and North America
- Chapter 8. Revolutions in Latin America
- Chapter 9. Expansion in the Industrial Age
- Chapter 10. Life and Labor in the Industrial World
- Chapter 3 The Modern World, 1914-Present
- Chapter 11. The War to End All Wars
- Chapter 12. The Interwar Period
- Chapter 13. The Causes and Consequences of World War II
- Chapter 14. Cold War Conflicts
- Chapter 15. The Contemporary World and Ongoing Challenges
- Appendix A. Glossary
- Appendix B. World History, Volume 2, from 1400: Maps Timelines
- Appendix C. World Maps
- Appendix D. Recommended Resources for the Study of World History
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes index.
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