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A World History 4th Edition

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Global in scope, William McNeill's widely acclaimed one-volume history emphasizes the four Old World civilizations of the Middle East, India, China, and Europe, paying particular attention to their interaction across time as well as the impact on historical scholarship in light of the most recent archaeological discoveries. The engaging and informative narrative touches on all aspects of civilization, including geography, communication, and technological and artistic developments, and provides extensive coverage of the modern era. This new edition includes a thoroughly updated bibliographic essay and a new discussion of the most significant events in world history and civilization since 1976.
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    019511616X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0195116168
  3. Edition
    4th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    October 29, 1998
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.89 x 5.94 x 1.19 inches
  8. Print length
    656 pages
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"A fine synthesis with clear maps and plates and an extraordinarily useful bibliographical guide."--Aran S. MacKinnon, State University of West Georgia"Mc Neill's survey is a genuine world history that integrates traditional western civilization with an expansive global synthesis."--James A. Brown, Tougaloo CollegePraise for previous editions"He has a vision of the history of mankind as the unity that it always has been potentially and that it has become in fact in our time....He makes a complicated story lucid." --Arnold Toynbee"This work reveals anew the breadth of vision and gift for synthesis that distinguished Professor McNeills The Rise of the West. He has a special talent for relating in meaningful ways the patterns of the great civilizations, their borrowings, their conflicts, and their contributions to global history."--Geoffrey Bruun

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William H. McNeill is at University of Chicago.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 4th edition (October 29, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019511616X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195116168
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.89 x 5.94 x 1.19 inches
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Bezimak
5.0 out of 5 stars Thousand of Years in one Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
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This book has been in print a long time because it is a gem. For the person that wants to get "The Big Picture" of human history. It touches all the major civilizations, and many that you thought were minor.

I will be honest that I had to trudge through the opening chapter on man's prehistory (the prehuman to hunter gather to agricultural stuff), but that is probably because of my faith in the Bible version of creation. But do not be scared off, this book is a wonderful read for getting a base of human history.

I understand so much better, the how's and why's of current world events and politics because I read this book.
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Stacey Carson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
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Thanks for a book in great shape.
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Zahid Saleem
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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Although it skims down the details a lot, but the world history is a very big topic, yet it is a highly valued reference if it is a first read in World History. Highly recommend it!
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Rewa
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a history book...
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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Good enough info for reference as a history book- BUT I wanted pictures! The used condition look almost new, no highlight markers or brown pgs.
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Young Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, well-written single volume world history.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2010
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McNeil is an old-fashioned narrative historian whose most famous book is Rise of the West. This book adopts a similar broad approach to world history. It makes an excellent gift for college students and young adult who want to lay a base for historical understanding.
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Suzie B.
2.0 out of 5 stars A Waste of Money
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2005
Jumps all over the place. Author is condescending to readers. What a waste!
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Steve SK
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book and delivery services.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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A lot of corrections have been made to the previous edition. Appreciate such endless effort as we are living in the ever-changing world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
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I received the book well, thank you!
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ilker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great summary of world history
Reviewed in Germany on February 17, 2020
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It is perfect book for beginners.
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