A History of World Societies, Volume A: To 1500

by John P. McKay, Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler

A History of World Societies introduces students to the global past through social history and the stories and voices of the people who lived it.  Now published by Bedford/St. Martin's, and informed by the latest scholarship, the book has been thoroughly revised with students in mind to meet the needs of the evolving course.  Proven to work in the classroom, the book’s regional and comparative approach helps students understand the connections of global history while providing a manageable organization.  With more global connections and comparisons, more documents, special features and activities that teach historical analysis, and an entirely new look, the ninth edition is the most teachable and accessible edition yet. Test drive a chapter today. .

Genres: History

496 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this book for a world history class I took, but I really enjoyed reading it! The author did a great job of giving a nice overview of world history up to about 1500. I like the way that various texts, poetry, and quotes from history are included and explained in the book. Important dates and people are mentioned, but the focus is more on the daily life of people in each place and the trends that continued throughout different empires, not an endless list of important names and dates.

If you're looking for a nice overview of World History, this book can definitely put things into context for you!

[Amy Sjoquist]

4th edition