Request for consultation
Your form is submitting...
Overview
Demonstrate how history is composed from the captivating stories of different people with Hansen/Curtis' VOYAGES IN WORLD HISTORY, 4E. Every chapter in this updated edition centers on the story of a historic traveler while reinforcing the central theme of the constant movement of people, goods and ideas throughout the world. This edition's travelers include merchants, poets, rulers, explorers, soldiers, missionaries or scholars whose fascinating voyages provide the chapter frameworks while sparking student interest. New discussion questions and features prompt meaningful classroom interaction, while new inserts and special features encourage connections across chapters, societies and time periods. Readers learn about people, places and events that are crucial to understanding the global context of world history. MindTap digital resources reinforce learning with tools like interactive maps. This edition is available as a complete volume or split into VOLUME 1: TO 1600 and VOLUME 2: SINCE 1500.
- UPDATED, ENGAGING CAPTIONS PROMPT MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS. This edition's visually appealing maps and illustrations offer captions that now feature thought-provoking discussion questions to foster classroom participation and dialogue.
- CONSISTENT, INTERESTING NARRATIVE SECTIONS IN EACH CHAPTER EMPHASIZE THE LARGER CONTEXT OF HISTORY. Ongoing narrative portions and multiple paragraphs in every chapter are clearly marked as "Context & Connections" sections that highlight how the information students are reading is important in the context of world history. In addition, a final chapter close reminds students how the material compares to information in other chapters.
- "VOYAGES" FEATURES VISUALLY COMBINE TEXT, MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. This blend of narrative text with supporting visuals is designed to prompt student discussion and reinforce retention. The authors have created compelling stories that encourage students to remember each traveler’s experiences as they would remember a friend's experiences. This approach leads students into understanding differing societies in the past.
- END-OF-CHAPTER "CONTEXT AND CONNECTIONS" FEATURES COMPLEMENT NEW INSERTS WITHIN THE CHAPTER NARRATIVE. These end-of-chapter sections highlight additional essays and timelines that help students visualize the information in the chapter as part of a bigger depiction of history on a global scale.
- HELPFUL FEATURES HIGHLIGHT HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND USE PRIMARY SOURCES. This edition's "Movement of Ideas Through Primary Sources" and "Visual Evidence in Primary Sources" features teach students how to analyze historical evidence that appears in textual and visual sources. In addition, "World History in Today‘s World" essays show students how historical developments relate to current issues.
- PROVEN, STUDENT-FRIENDLY LEARNING FEATURES GUIDE STUDENTS IN READING AND REVIEW. Each chapter offers a chapter outline, focus questions as well as bolded key terms. The authors also integrate on-page glossaries and pronunciation guides to assist students in better understanding the events within each chapter.
2. The First Complex Societies in the Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 4000–550 B.C.E.
3. Ancient India and the Rise of Buddhism, 2600 B.C.E.–100 C.E.
4. Blueprint for Empire: China, 1200 B.C.E.–220 C.E.
5. The Americas and the Islands of the Pacific, to 1200 C.E.
6. New Empires in Iran and Greece, 2000 B.C.E.–651 C.E.
7. The Roman Empire and the Rise of Christianity, 509 B.C.E.–476 C.E.
8. The Silk Routes: Hindu and Buddhist States and Societies in Asia, 100–1000.
9. Islamic Empires of Western Asia and Africa, 600–1258.
10. The Multiple Centers of Europe, 500–1000.
11. Expanding Trade Networks in Africa and India, 1000–1500.
12. China‘s Commercial Revolution, ca. 900–1276.
13. Europe‘s Commercial Revolution, 1000–1400.
14. The Mongols and Their Successors, 1200–1500.
15. Maritime Expansion in the Atlantic World, 1400–1600.
16. Maritime Expansion in Afro-Eurasia, 1500–1700.
Compare Buying Options
{{collapseContainerClosed['compare-buying-options'] ? 'Show More' : 'Show Less'}}
This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.
Standalone Digital Access — Ultimate Value
Recommended and most popular
- ISBN-10: 0357662172
- ISBN-13: 9780357662175
- RETAIL $84.95
Textbook Only Options
Traditional eBook and Print Options
- ISBN-10: 035766230X
- ISBN-13: 9780357662304
- RETAIL $69.95
- ISBN-10: 0357662113
- ISBN-13: 9780357662113
- RETAIL $149.95
Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.
FOR STUDENTS
MindTap for Hansen/Curtis's Voyages in World History, 2 terms Instant Access
ISBN: 9780357662175
MindTap for Hansen/Curtis's Voyages in World History, 4th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course—to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.
This edition demonstrates how history is composed from the stories of people. Each chapter centers on a historic traveler's account that highlights the constant movement of people, goods and ideas around the world. MindTap offers tools such as interactive map applications.
MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the ebook.