Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence Since 1500
The new edition includes two new chapters, which explore health and disease in the Greek World as well as the activities of monarchs in Portugal, Castile, and Aragon who were interested in expanding their territories and influence in 1450 ...
The text emphasizes historical study as interpretation rather than memorization of data, with actual documents and artifacts from which students develop answers to historical questions.
A Look at the Evidence Merry E. Wiesner, Julius Ralph Ruff, William Bruce Wheeler. I DISCOVERING THE WE5TERN PAST WIESNER RUFF WHEELER OURTH EDITION Volume.
Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence
Discovering the Western Past: To 1715
Significantly revised, this edition includes four new chapters: “Royal Power and Overseas Expansion, 1450-1540” (Ch. 2); “Motherhood, Nationalism, and Women's Political Role, 1848-1940” (Ch. 10); “Cold War Cultures: Visions of the ...
This successful world history reader contains a six-part pedagogical framework that guides readers through the process of historical inquiry and explanation.
Originally published: New York: Columbia University Press, 1984.
This text offers a unique, multi-part pedagogical framework. Each chapter is organized by "The Problem," "Sources and Method," "The Evidence," "Questions to Consider," and the "Epilogue.