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More than any other text, A History of World Societies introduces students to the families, foods, workplaces, religions, and diversions of peoples of the past through lively, descriptive writing and extensive primary sources that give voice to a wide range of individuals. This hallmark treatment of social history combines with strong political, cultural, and economic coverage and a clear, easy-to-manage organization to provide students with the most vivid account a… More >>
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When Oxford published J.M. Robert’s History of the World in 1994, it was immediately acclaimed as a classic. Writing in the Observer, A.J.P. Taylor called it “a stupendous achievement…the unrivalled world history of our day.” The Christian Science Monitor greeted it as a “landmark book….Highly readable…intelligently organized, insightful, and balanced.” And The Sunday Telegraph declared, “There is nothing better of its kind.” Oxford now presents the new, conv… More >>
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Traces 12,000 years of history with 450 full color maps and over 200,000 words of text. In addition, more than 200 illustrations and tables complement the fascinating chronological narrative written by dozens premiere scholars. … More >>