This popular reader uses both primary and secondary sources to explore social history topics and sharpen students' interpretive skills. Each chapter includes one secondary sources essay and several related primary source documents, as well as an introduction that ties the readings together and offer questions for students to consider as they work their way through the material. New essay and do…
Presents a brief, narrative history of the world, from the Stone Age up to the end of World War II.
From the queen in her castle to the plowman in his field, the whole rich and varied tapestry of medieval life is laid out in this book. With stylish illustrations, and a wealth of hands-on projects to get to grips with, readers will be immersed in every aspect of the Middle Ages.
From astronomy to psychology, this comprehensive and fully illustrated volume presents the most groundbreaking milestones in the history of science. Science author Cliff Pickover continues his award-winning series--which includes The Math Book, The Physics Book, and The Medical Book--by gathering the most important thinkers and ideas in the history of science into one gorgeously illustrated vol…