An integrated narrative helps students to see the big picture. The book’s hallmark integrated, chronological narrative weaves together all of the different strands of history —s ocial, cultural, political, economic, intellectual — and encourages students to consider historical events in context. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and paints a vivid portrait of the people, events, and themes that shaped it, enabling students to witness the unfolding of Western history and understand fundamental connections.
An outstanding visual program sweeps students into each era. More than 450 stunning images, each carefully chosen by the authors, keep students engaged and interested. A collection of more than 225 maps helps students understand the geography of history and see change over time, and end-of-chapter “Mapping the West” maps provide geographic snapshots of the West at the close of transformative periods.
Smart pedagogical tools provide students with a guided reading experience from beginning to end. Each chapter contains a chapter focus question, end-of-section review questions, a graphical timeline, and an on-page glossary to help students understand and retain important information.