Essentials of World History: Third Edition

ISBN-13: 9781519173225 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 454 str.

Frank Zhu

Opis

Essentials of World History, 3rd Edition is intended for college students who are taking an introductory-level world history course. They will love this book because of its simple language and clear structure. Covering only those events essential and relevant to modern times, the book consists of 30 short chapters, which are organized into 7 parts or themes. Every chapter is followed by multiple choice questions to help students review the essential information; and every part is accompanied by essay-type questions to cultivate reflection and encourage writing. Throughout the book, great attention is paid to helping students foster a critical thinking ability. It is well recognized that developing a historical perspective is far more important than acquiring knowledge. General readers will also find this book helpful to satisfy their desire for an understanding of history without spending too much time. First, it is concise and simple, requiring no special efforts or big blocks of time. Moreover, the useful features of this book, such as Chapter Highlights, Chronology, Multiple Choice Questions, and a full index, plus a comprehensive glossary, all make self-learning very easy.

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