World History in Documents: A Comparative Reader

by Jacob Berman

Book Overview

At a time when the teaching of world history is undergoing profound change, Peter N. Stearns has collected a remarkably diverse and original set of documents which anticipate new directions in the field. World History in Documents combines original sources on key world history topics, covering a sweeping range of periods and societies, with the challenge of comparative analysis. With its emphasis on the utility of primary materials, the book presents...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814781071
• ISBN13: 9780814781074
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 473 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Not what it was supposed to be.

Missing key documents, but may work if you have them already.

Excellent collection of primary sources

What can I say about a disgruntled young student who does not like history or his professor and takes that out on a really excellent book? Stearns has done a wonderful job in this volume of gathering some very good and interesting primary sources in world history. I particularly liked the documents about women's lives in various eras. The selections are thoughtful, the organization is effective, and it's not overwhelming as it's only a single volume. Very nice job, indeed, and worth considering as a supplementary reader for any world history course.