World History: Perspectives on the Past

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Summary: another great history books
Review: aren't history books fascinating to read?
especially one that presents its information as clearly as this. The book isn't organized by exact time; it's organized by periods of time : i.e. renaissance, reformation, absolutism, etc. This is one of those books where you don't need a teacher to learn stuff. In my history class, we more or less were forced to go through it with a fine comb, or fail all tests. Though the teacher was kind of pushing the line between honors class and pure torture, those who did read it well got A's.

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Summary: it's a good book, if you read critically.
Review: For a critical reader, this is a good highlight of world history. A critical reader should keep in mind that:
1. This kind of books alway have limited context.
2. The authors highlight what they think important, which might be biased by their personal opinion.
3. Notice which are plain facts, which are inferred opinions.
Overall, the authors present what everyone should know in an very fascinating way.

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Summary: good but lacking website!
Review: I found this book to give me exactly what I needed, a general overview of World History. It was very easy reading and it kept me glued to the pages. I wanted to read more and more. I do, however, agree if you want more in depth material you will need to go to another history book.

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Summary: Overall view in World History
Review: I found this book to give me exactly what I needed, a general overview of World History. It was very easy reading and it kept me glued to the pages. I wanted to read more and more. I do, however, agree if you want more in depth material you will need to go to another history book.

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Summary: Comprehensive, Unbiased, Great!!!
Review: I purchased this book for a class and feel that it was a great choice on behalf of the teacher. This book is writen clearly and informativly in an unbiased way. It starts from the dawn of man and ends with the 90's. Really a great view into the past.

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Summary: good but lacking website!
Review: this book offers a great 'perspective on the past' but i have been unable to find a site on the internet that deals specifically with material in this text book.

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Summary: best world history book
Review: this is a book that can be digested totally even if you read it only once; this is a book that you won't put down until you've finished reading it entirely; it also has great maps

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Summary: the Authors' account of world history
Review: This is a very helpful book if you bear these in your mind:
1. This kind of books always have limited context, which introduces bias.
2. The authors' selection of people and events in this book is inevitably biased by their personal perspective, just as the title suggests.
3. Notice which are plain facts, which are inferred opinions.
This book presents what everyone should know in a fascinating way.

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Summary: fabu!
Review: this is the most incredible book I have ever read. my eyes bugged at the sheer enjoyment I experienced as I turned every golden page. Ken Neill has delighted me with his magical prose. I strongly urge all living people to buy it right now.