World History is one of the most difficult college-level courses to teach which involves the entire history of humanity. This text helps you impart to your students a global perspective while providing coverage of the people of various regional cultures.

World History is one of the most difficult college-level courses to teach which involves the entire history of humanity. Much of the literature of world history emphasises the differences between regional cultures and local histories, leaving many instructors having to look elsewhere for the similarities that might hold together a global narrative. With decades of combined experience teaching world history, the authors have witnessed first hand the frustration many students experience. Several years have been spent preparing this new approach. This book stands alone, its recurrent and interesting themes give it a unique voice, its format allows the reader to import ideas and themes from unit to another, conceptual bridges that span the many centuries. And while it may not offer flashy multi-colour maps and illustrations, its length and price will speak for itself. Whether you are new to the field or have taught world history for years, this text will help you impart to your students a global perspective while at the same time providing coverage of the people of each regional culture.

Biology and World History
Mesopotamia
Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
India: From the Indus to the Ganges
China: The Huang He, Changjiang, and the Dynastic Cycle
The Nomad's Trade
Greece: The Rainfall Zone
Rome: From Citizenship to Imperial Rule
Pre-Islamic Africa and the Americas
The Fall of the Ancient Eurasian World
The Rise of Islam
Persian Military Innovations and India's Struggle with Islam
China, An Era of Recovery and Cultures of the Fringe: Korea, Japan and the Mongols
Europe in the Middle Ages
Islamic Africa
The Americas: A Time of Troubles
Index.