Discovering the Global Past: A Look at the Evidence, Volume I: To 1650

Discovering the Global Past: A Look at the Evidence, Volume I: To 1650 by Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780618526376.

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, Background, The Method, The Evidence, Questions to Consider, and Epilogue.