Essential world history. Volume II Since 1500

Synopsis

This is a brief introduction to the civilizations of the world. The text covers such individual civilizations as China, India, and Europe, and provides points of comparison between and among these civilizations. It emphasizes breadth and accessibility, and contains a wealth of primary source documents, beautiful 4-color maps, and useful supplements. The text is available in a comprehensive volume as well as another separate volume: Volume I (Chapters 1-19), to 1800.