Marsha E. Ackermann – Encyclopedia of World History (7 Volumes)

Автор: Marsha E. Ackermann
Название книги: Encyclopedia of World History (7 Volumes)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Прочая историческая литература
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The seven-volume Encyclopedia of World History is a comprehensive reference to the most important
events, themes, and personalities in world history. The encyclopedia covers the entire range
of human history in chronological order—from the prehistoric eras and early civilizations to our
contemporary age—using six time periods that will be familiar to students and teachers of world
history. This reference work provides a resource for students—and the general public—with content
that is closely aligned to the National Standards for World History and the College Board’s
Advanced Placement World History course, both of which have been widely adopted by states and
school districts.
This encyclopedia is one of the fi rst to offer a balanced presentation of human history for a truly
global perspective of the past. Each of the six chronological volumes begins with an in-depth essay
that covers fi ve themes common to all periods of world history. They discuss such important issues
as technological progress, agriculture and food production, warfare, trade and cultural interactions,
and social and class relationships. These major themes allow the reader to follow the development
of the world’s major regions and civilizations and make comparisons across time and place.
The encyclopedia was edited by a team of fi ve accomplished historians chosen for being specialists
in different areas and eras of world history, as well as for having taught world history in the
classroom. They and many other experts are responsible for writing the approximately 2,000 signed
entries based on the latest scholarship. Additionally, each article is cross-referenced with relevant
other ones in that volume. A chronology is included to provide students with a chronological reference
to major events in the given era. In each volume an array of full-color maps provides geographic
context, while numerous illustrations provide visual contexts to the material. Each article
also concludes with a bibliography of several readily available pertinent reference works in English.
Historical documents included in the seventh volume provide the reader with primary sources, a
feature that is especially important for students. Each volume also includes its own index, while the
seventh volume contains a master index for the set.
Marsha E. Ackermann

1. The Ancient World
Prehistoric Eras to 600 c.e.

2. The Expanding World
600 c.e. to 1450

3. The First Global Age
1450 to 1750

4. Age of Revolution and Empire
1750 to 1900

5. Crisis and Achievement
1900 to 1950

6. The Contemporary World
1950 to the Present

7. Primary Documents
Master Index