John Coatsworth , Juan Cole , Michael P. Hanagan ,
Global Connections: Volume 2, Since 1500: Politics, Exchange, and Social Life in World History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521145190
- author:
- John Coatsworth , Juan Cole , Michael P. Hanagan ,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 556
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 2.5 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, World History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Global Connections: Volume 2 explores the complex relationships between politics, exchange, and social life across the world from the early modern period to the present day. This comprehensive textbook uses social science methods and research to present a global history that is ideal for undergraduate students. Through 75 maps, 65 illustrations, timelines, boxes, and primary source extracts, the book provides a detailed analysis of the events of the past, present, and future. It focuses on the everyday experiences of ordinary people and how they connected to great political events and commercial exchanges in an interconnected world. With expert scholarship and a comparative approach, this textbook enables students to use historical material and social science methodologies to understand the world's diverse civilizations, nation-states, ecologies, and people.