Discovering the Global Past to 1650 Vol. 1 : A Look at the Evidence
ISBN: 9780618526376 | 0618526374
Edition: 3rdFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 6/13/2006
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This successful world history version of the popular "Discovering" series contains a multi-part pedagogical framework that guides students through the process of historical inquiry and explanation. The text emphasizes historical study as interpretation rather than memorization of data.The Third Edition integrates new documents and revised coverage throughout, while the comparative chapters contribute to a more thorough and balanced examination of global history. Each chapter is organized within the same pedagogical framework: "The Problem, Back... MORE
| The Need for Water in Ancient Societies (3100 B.C.E–100 C.E.) | |
| The Evidence: Aerial photograph of pre-Roman city in Italy Major ancient levees identifiable in LANDSTAT imagery Early Egyptian king cutting an irrigation ditch Water-lifting devices Hammurabi on irrigation Sima Qian's description of the building of the Zhengguo Canal, ca. 100 B.C.E. Sue | |
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