| A World History, 4th Edition Contributor(s): McNeill, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 019511616X ISBN-13: 9780195116168 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $170.27 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1998 Annotation: Global in scope, William McNeill's widely acclaimed one-volume history emphasizes the four Old World civilizations of the Middle East, India, China, and Europe, paying particular attention to their interaction across time as well as the impact on historical scholarship in light of the most recent archaeological discoveries. The engaging and informative narrative touches on all aspects of civilization, including geography, communication, and technological and artistic developments, and provides extensive coverage of the modern era. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated bibliographic essay and a new discussion of the most significant events in world history and civilization since 1976. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 909 |
| LCCN: 97051162 |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 5.94" W x 8.89" (1.85 lbs) 656 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global in scope, William McNeill's widely acclaimed one-volume history emphasizes the four Old World civilizations of the Middle East, India, China, and Europe, paying particular attention to their interaction across time as well as the impact on historical scholarship in light of the most recent archaeological discoveries. The engaging and informative narrative touches on all aspects of civilization, including geography, communication, and technological and artistic developments, and provides extensive coverage of the modern era. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated bibliographic essay and a new discussion of the most significant events in world history and civilization since 1976. |