Worlds of History, Volume Two: Since 1400: A Comparative Reader

by Kevin Reilly

Compiled by a widely respected world historian and community college teacher, Worlds of History fosters historical thinking through thematic comparisons of primary and secondary sources from around the world. Each chapter takes up a major theme — such as patriarchy, love and marriage, or globalization — as experienced by two or more cultures. "Thinking Historically" exercises build students’ capacity to analyze and interpret sources one skill at a time. This flexible framework accommodates a variety of approaches to teaching world history. The latest edition offers a broader range of sources with an even more global perspective.

Genres: World History

576 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2007

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bleh.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate the comparative approach. Very interesting. Lots of information.

[Pieter Cramerus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a short review. This text has two advantages. It is concise (ie. short) and inexpensive, about 1/6th the price of those big textbooks the public schools like to use (because they have the budget). It is well written and gets across the main themes that students need to grasp, but obviously you won't get as many gorgeous pictures, graphs, and timelines, etc.With history (no matter what area) I find two types of persons: those who love history, and those who are bored by it and/or hate it. If you are one of the former, and don't have the money, strength, or space in your backpack for the gargantuan, gold-plated textbook. This one will do nicely.