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Hansen, Curtis, Voyages in World History, 1st Ed. 2010
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Program OverviewAdvanced Placement*
The authors of Voyages in World History never forget that history is made up of the stories of people. Each chapter of this new text centers around a story—a traveler's account that highlights the book's main theme, the constant movement of people, goods, and ideas—locally, regionally, and around the globe. Chapter introductions are illustrated with images of the travelers and maps that show where and how he or she traveled. The travelers include rulers, explorers, poets, merchants, soldiers, missionaries and scholars, and their narratives provide a framework for each chapter and draw students into the stories of world history. Along the way, students learn critical reading skills by evaluating the traveler's observations and attitudes. The text's overarching theme of movement is bolstered by the supporting themes of increasing contact, and changing political structures of empire, religion, and social structure. Visual source features teach students how to analyze visual historical evidence such as sculpture, photographs, paintings, and architecture. These illustrated features draw students' attention to the important aspects of the piece, and "Discussion Questions" help students analyze the information presented. World History in Today's World essays show students how historical developments relate to current issues.
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