Examines world civilizations in a comparative context. This title helps students to learn to recognize and analyze trends and interconnections across history and civilizations. It includes 5 four-page full-color map inserts to bring regional events to life.

As a global text, "World History" examines world civilizations in a comparative context. Students learn to recognize and analyze trends and interconnections across history and civilizations. The Compact Fourth Edition is part of the "Wadsworth Advantage" series - offering comprehensive, full-color texts in price conscious formats equal in quality and scholarship. This one-color version of "World History" includes 5 four-page full-color map inserts to bring regional events to life. While the Compact Fourth Edition includes fewer photos than the comprehensive text, it offers plenty of resources to make the course visual and exciting for students. In addition, students have free access to the activity- and information-packed Book Companion Web Site that features quizzing, interactive maps and timelines, simulations, and links to readings and primary source materials."World History" is available in the following volume options:Compact Fourth Edition, ISBN: 0534590233; Compact Fourth Edition, Volume I (To 1600), ISBN: 0534590241(Ch. 1-9); and, Compact Fourth Edition, Volume II (Since 1500) ISBN: 0495129259 (Ch. 9-17).