National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration Student Edition

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Overview

New from National Geographic Learning, a high school world history book with real-world content authenticity, a celebration of diversity with empathy for all cultures and traditions. National Geographic Explorers highlight storytelling while students learning through inquiry. Highly-renowned author, Dr. Kenneth Curtis, leads students through voyages of exploration. World history becomes personal and connects to students' lives.

Author

Kenneth R. Curtis

Kenneth R. Curtis received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in African and Comparative World History. His research focuses on colonial to postcolonial transitions in East Africa, with a particular focus on the coffee economy of Tanzania. He is Professor of History at California State University Long Beach, where he has taught world history at the introductory level, in special courses designed for future middle and high school teachers, and in graduate seminars. He has worked to advance the teaching of world history at the collegiate and secondary levels in collaboration with the World History Association, the California History/Social Science Project, and the College Board‘s Advanced Placement World History course.

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Table of Contents

1. ANCIENT WORLDS: Neolithic Era – 500 C.E.
2. FAR-REACHING CIVILIZATIONS AND EMPIRES: 2200 B.C.E. – 1279 C.E.
3. BYZANTINE AND ARAB CIVILIZATIONS: 330 – 1258
4. FEUDAL EUROPE AND IMPERIAL EAST ASIA: 481 – 1500
5. DYNAMICS IN AFRICA AND THE AMERICAS: 3100 B.C.E. – 1532 C.E.
6. GLOBAL EXPLORATIONS AND EXPANSIONS: 1296 – 1850
7. NEW IDEAS AND REVOLUTION: 1543 – 1848
8. INDUSTRIALIZATION AND IMPERIALISM: 1615 – 1928
9. THE WORLD WARS: 1870 – 1945
10. GLOBAL CHALLENGES: 1945 – Present

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National Geographic World History Voyages of Exploration Student Edition

Overview

Kenneth R. Curtis