World History: Set 3
World history has no shortage of fascinating incidents
and episodes. From fighting great wars to fighting for social justice, the
greatest trials and triumphs of humanity are fully on display. Readers engage
with a wide range of historical topics through meticulously researched main
text, annotated quotes, primary sources, and interesting sidebars. From the
distant past of the Scientific Revolution to the cutting-edge technology of
digital piracy, readers are guided through accounts of global events and social
movements by detailed photographs and expert testimony and analysis.
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Differing perspectives offer readers the chance to see every side of a
historical moment, showing that there is rarely a simple distinction between
?good? and ?bad?
? Extensive timelines illuminate the context of important
world events, which contributes to a robust understanding of each topic
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Topics were carefully selected to show readers how historical periods relate to
current events, such as refugee crises, the global fight for women?s rights, and
the current ?Golden Age? of television