World History: Journeys from Past to Present

Book Details

• Author: Candice Goucher

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 2nd

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback (Illustrated)

• ISBN: 9780415670005

• Pages: 768

• Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches

• Format: Illustrated

• Release Date: 05 October 2012

About the Book

World History: Journeys from Past to Present (Second Edition) is a comprehensive, thematic, and visually engaging textbook that guides readers through the full arc of human history—from ancient origins to the modern global age. Authored by Candice Goucher, a respected historian in global history, this book offers a chronological yet theme-rich structure that connects local and regional developments with global transformations.

Key Features

• Integrated Chronology and Themes:
  The book is structured into six thematic parts, each covering distinct epochs in human development:

  • Part 1 – Emergence (Human Origins to 500 CE)

  • Part 2 – Order (1 CE – 1500 CE)

  • Part 3 – Connections (500 – 1600 CE)

  • Part 4 – Bridging Worlds (1300 – 1800 CE)

  • Part 5 – Transforming Lives (1500 – 1900)

  • Part 6 – Forging a Global Community (1800 – Present)

• Visually Rich Layout:
  Features full-color illustrations, maps, and primary source excerpts to aid understanding and engagement.

• Learning Tools:

  • Chapter-opening timelines to set historical context

  • Introductory and summary essays in each chapter and part

  • End-of-chapter questions and annotated resources for deeper exploration

• Online Companion Website:
  Includes interactive timelines, study tips, instructor resources (PowerPoint slides, lecture material, discussion questions), and a thematic teaching guide.