Theme of the West in the World. Discussions move beyond the West’s contributions to the world to examine how the West has been transformed through contact with other cultures.
Integration of Social History. Social history is woven through political history with features, examples, and anecdotes highlighting the interactions of all members of society. Women, families, peasants, and workers are treated as essential players in the story of history, not as afterthoughts.
Streamlined Narrative. The lively mid-length narrative engages the student by telling the story of western civilization and supports learning with pedagogical features that encourage students to think critically about the events, individuals, ideas and developments of history.
Biography. In each chapter, an engaging biographical essay highlights how a particular individual has influenced history.
Global Connections. Global Connections boxes focus on important connections between the West and the non-Western world.
Thinking about Geography. Each map includes an analytical guide that invites students to consider the connections between geography, politics, and other developments.
Integration of Art and Culture. Each chapter contains examples of material culture and art that are discussed and interpreted within the narrative, serving as a source of history and offering richer insights than can be gained through reading alone.
Chapter previews, summaries, and analysis questions. Chapter opening vignette introduces students to the chapter topic and sets the stage for understanding the material, while chapter-ending summary reviews the key themes. Each chapter closes with a series of “review, analyze, and anticipate” questions.
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