World History, Volume I: To 1800

by William J. Duiker, Jackson J. Spielvogel

This is Volume To 1800 of WORLD HISTORY, Fourth Edition. Noted teachers and scholars William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel present a balanced picture of world history, with all respect for the richness and diversity of the tapestry of the human experience. Critically and popularly acclaimed, their comprehensive text balances a global approach with attention to the unique character and development of civilization in divergent parts of the world. The text covers individual civilizations such as China, India, and Europe, with due attention paid to the rise of the West, and provides points of comparison between and among these civilizations. A wealth of primary-source documents, maps, and supplements enhance students' experience with the material. WORLD HISTORY is available in the following volume WORLD HISTORY, Fourth Edition (Chapters 1-29) 0534603637; WORLD HISTORY, Volume To 1800, Fourth Edition (Contains Chapters 1-17) 0534603645; WORLD HISTORY, Volume Since 1400, Fourth Edition (Contains Chapters 13-29) 0534603653; WORLD HISTORY, To 1400, Fourth Edition (Contains Chapters 1-12) 0534603661.

Genres: History, Textbooks, Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

William J. Duiker is a former United States Foreign Service officer and Professor of History at Penn State University. His area of expertise is East Asia; while in the Foreign Service he spent several years in Vietnam, where an injury left him with partial hearing in one ear. Duiker is the author of Ho Chi Minh: A Life, published in 2000, which was the first comprehensive biography of Ho Chi Minh using sources from Vietnam. He recently retired from teaching.

Reviews

[Brooke]

UGH......

[Charles Nevle · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been a while since I studied World History - a long while. Having read many history books focusing on specific time periods, geographies, and/or subjects, I wanted to refresh my broader based mental framework of the larger historical fabric. This book (at least through 1800) did the trick. Given the clearly large time period and breadth of geography covered, it is an overview, and will leave those with more nuanced knowledge or interest unsatisfied. However, for my desires, it completely fit the bill. I’m probably going to read Volume 2, but the price for that volume is relatively high to Volume 1, so I’m still on the fence.

[Reg · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book is hot, sexist, garbage.