Understanding World Societies, Volume 1: A Brief History

by John P. McKay, Patricia Buckley Ebrey, Roger B. Beck

Based on the highly successful A History of World Societies , Understanding World A Brief History combines innovative pedagogy with a manageable regional and comparative approach to capture students' interest in the everyday life of the past. Abridged by 25%, the narrative is paired with distinctive pedagogy, designed to help students focus on significant developments as they read and review. An innovative end-of-chapter study guide helps students master key facts and move towards synthesis.

528 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2012