Designed to complement the cultural and global approach of Crossroad and Cultures: A History of the World's Peoples, this two-volume primary source reader gathers together the voices of both notable figures and everyday individuals. Compiled by the authors of its parent text, Sources of Crossroads and Cultures reflect the geographic breadth and the key social, cultural, and political developments in each textbook chapter. Every chapter includes an introduction and approximately six sources representing both major works and fresh perspectives. A "Contrasting Views" feature presents sources with divergent perspectives to foster comparative analysis.