World history by era

Presents an introductory essay that provides an overview of the Renaissance, from 1454 to 1610, and features over forty readings, including primary and secondary documents, that highlight the major developments of the era Includes a chronology and bibliography.

Contains thirty-two essays in which various authors discuss issues related to the Nuclear Age, from 1945 through the 1980s, discussing the atom bomb, the Iron Curtain, Mahatma Gandhi and nonviolent resistance, communism, the space race, segregation, Vietnam, apartheid, and other topics.

Chronicles the events which shaped world history from 1913 to 1942, discussing how each event affected world politics, economy, and culture.

Contains forty-three essays in which various authors discuss issues related to the Middle Ages, from 477 through 1453, discussing the Byzantine Empire, feudalism, the Tang Dynasty, the spread of Islam, the Silk Road, Arab physicians, Ghengis Khan, the Black Death, Joan of Arc, and other topics.

Presents an overview of the technological revolution, and features a selection of primary and secondary documents that provide insight into major developments of the era, each preceded by a brief summary. Arranged chronologically with an index and bibliography.

Presents an introductory essay that provides an overview of the Age of Revolution, from 1775 to 1848, and features over thirty readings, including primary and secondary documents, that highlight the major developments of the era. Includes a chronology and bibliography.