Accessible, affordable, and portable. Arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced for easy use, The Bedford Glossary for World History is pocket-sized and inexpensive (and free when packaged with a Bedford survey text), making it the perfect reference for students on the go and on a budget.
Historical context aids student comprehension. Definitions provide a time frame and give concrete examples, helping students grasp the meaning of a term and comprehend its historical importance.
Encompasses terms from social, political, economic, intellectual, cultural, and legal history — and defines historical periods as well. Examples include caste system, Meiji Restoration, Pan-Africanism, encomienda system, North/South gap, liberation theology, New Culture Movement, and law code of Hammurabi — all clearly explained in one brief and handy resource.