Interactive OpenStax: World History Volume 1

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This interactive eText combines the content of OpenStax’s World History Volume 1 with the dynamic engagement features of Top Hat to create a rich, accessible, and affordable learning experience. World History, Volume 1: to 1500 offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of global history to 1500, designed to meet the needs of courses at both two-year and four-year institutions. Suitable for majors and non-majors alike, this text presents a global perspective through a captivating narrative, encouraging students to develop a broader understanding of the past. Concepts and assessments foster critical thinking, enabling students to analyze historical issues and events with greater depth. This volume makes a concerted effort to showcase diverse perspectives and experiences, enriching the historical narrative. Primary source materials provide firsthand accounts whenever possible, offering authentic glimpses into the cultures under discussion. Furthermore, World History, Volume 1: to 1500 incorporates the work of diverse and underrepresented scholars, ensuring a more inclusive and multifaceted presentation of history.

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Table of Contents for Interactive OpenStax: World History Volume 1

Front Matter
Unit 1: Early Human Societies
Unit 2: States and Empires, 1000 BCE–500 CE
Unit 3: An Age of Religion, 500–1200 CE
Unit 4: A Global Middle Ages, 1200–1500 CE
Appendices & Index
Instructor Resources

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