Features
- Engaging narrative - Emphasizes
the complex relationship between Western and world history while weaving a
strong social-history "thread" into the political/cultural framework.
- Mid-length format - Long enough to present
a strong narrative and provide the necessary background, while allowing maximum
flexibility for instructors to use other books and supplements.
- Four-color illustrations and maps are integrated
within the text, making them an essential part of the narrative. Art and maps
are used as primary source documents in the narrative.
- Thinking About Geography Map exercises
- Found in every chapter with questions for analysis for active understanding
of each map (eg: Map 1.1, Mesopotamia and Egypt, ca. 2000 BC).
- Biographies in each chapter are
an engaging way to introduce key historical figures, while addressing how
the events discussed in the course of the chapter influenced the lives of
individuals. (see chapter 1, Hatshepsut and Thutmoses; Powerful Queen and
Vengeful Son-in-Law).
- Timelines - Presented at the beginning
and end of each chapter, they depict simultaneous developments in a memorable,
visual way. Provides a sense of broad chronological context.
- Introductory previews - Quotations or
stories that draw the reader into the story while previewing each chapter’s
materials.
- Marginal notes-throughout the text, these
notes help students navigate through the material by calling out important
events, figures, or time periods.
- "Review, Analyze, and Anticipate".
End –of- chapter questions provide continuity and context by reviewing
key themes, while connecting information of previous and subsequent chapters.
- Pedagogical package. Includes chapter
previews and reviews, short chapter summaries in the end-of-chapter questions,
and frequent second and third level headings.
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