Global Themes in World History since 1500

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Global Themes in World History since 1500</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> provides students with a concise thematic approach to world history with emphasis on topics and themes representative of global patterns across time. Students are challenged to embrace the idea that history while based on primary source evidence is also based on historians' interpretations of that evidence and that historiography changes through time and place.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The book addresses diverse topics and research areas including the history of Africa the African diaspora world military history modern Europe the Middle East empires and imperialism food history cultural history and more.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Each chapter explores key themes that reflect important transitions in world history research and writing: geography and environment; material culture; science and technology; gender and sexuality; and war peace and diplomacy. Throughout students are provided with primary sources discussion questions images timelines glossary terms and suggested additional readings and media to deepen the learning experience.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>An engaging diverse and accessible text </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Global Themes in World History since 1500</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is well suited to undergraduate courses in modern world history.</span></p>