"Who did the ancient Greeks describe as the world's best athlete? What does the Koran say about women's rights? How has the digital revolution changed life in the modern age? From the law courts of ancient Iraq to bloody Civil War battlefields, explore the daily lives of people from major world
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"Who did the ancient Greeks describe as the world's best athlete? What does the Koran say about women's rights? How has the digital revolution changed life in the modern age? From the law courts of ancient Iraq to bloody Civil War battlefields, explore the daily lives of people from major world cultures throughout history, as presented in their own words. Bringing useful and engaging material into world history classrooms, this rich collection of historical documents and illustrations provides insight into major cultures from all continents. Hundreds of thematically organized, annotated primary documents, and over 100 images introduce aspects of daily life throughout the world, including domestic life, economics, intellectual life, material life, politics, religion, and recreation, from antiquity to the present. Document selections are guided by the National Standards for World History, providing a direct tie to the curriculum."--Publisher's description.
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Statement of Responsibility:
Lawrence Morris, general editor
Title:
Daily life through world history in primary documents
Publisher:
Westport, Conn. :, Greenwood Press,, 2009.
Characteristics:
3 v. :,ill. ;,29 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
v. 1. The ancient world / David Matz, volume editor
v. 2. The Middle Ages and Renaissance / Lawrence Morris, volume editor
v. 3. The modern world / David M. Borgmeyer and Rebecca Ayako Bennette, volume editors.
Summary:
"Who did the ancient Greeks describe as the world's best athlete? What does the Koran say about women's rights? How has the digital revolution changed life in the modern age? From the law courts of ancient Iraq to bloody Civil War battlefields, explore the daily lives of people from major world cultures throughout history, as presented in their own words. Bringing useful and engaging material into world history classrooms, this rich collection of historical documents and illustrations provides insight into major cultures from all continents. Hundreds of thematically organized, annotated primary documents, and over 100 images introduce aspects of daily life throughout the world, including domestic life, economics, intellectual life, material life, politics, religion, and recreation, from antiquity to the present. Document selections are guided by the National Standards for World History, providing a direct tie to the curriculum."--Publisher's description.
Subject Headings:
Civilization History Sources.
Manners and customs History Sources.
Social history Sources.
Topical Term:
Civilization
Manners and customs
Social history
LCCN:
2008008925
ISBN:
9780313338984
0313338981
9780313338991
031333899X
9780313339004
0313339007
9780313339011
0313339015
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