Connections: A World History, Combined Volume [Rental Edition]

by Judge, Edward H.

• ISBN13: 9780135199459
• ISBN10: 013519945X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780135199466
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-01-02
• Publisher: Pearson Rental Program
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About This Book

Connections: A World History, Combined Volume, 4th Edition

ISBN: 9780135199459

Connections: A World History, Combined Volume, 4th Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed to tell the compelling story of how the peoples and societies that preceded us shaped the world. This book emphasizes the central theme of connections among world societies, presenting a straightforward narrative that focuses on the big picture of world history.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory world history courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the interconnectedness of global societies, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of historical principles.

History and Editions

The 4th edition of Connections: A World History has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on global connections. This edition includes detailed updates on historical accuracy and representation, ensuring that the narrative remains current and relevant. The text is organized both by chronology and by overarching themes to help students draw connections among regions and time periods.

Author and Other Works

Edward H. Judge and John W. Langdon are the authors of Connections: A World History. Edward Judge is known for his engaging writing style and his ability to explain complex historical concepts clearly and simply. John Langdon brings his expertise in world history to the text, ensuring that it remains comprehensive and relevant.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in world history, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Global Connections: The text emphasizes the connections among world societies, helping students understand how different regions and time periods are linked.
• Interactive Tools: The eTextbook includes features like instant access, search, highlighting, and notes, as well as the option to create flashcards.
• Accessibility: The publication supports text reflow, is screen-reader friendly, and contains no content hazards known to cause adverse physical reactions.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Combined Volume (Rental Edition): ISBN-13: 9780135199459
• Combined Volume (Digital): Available through eCampus.com and other retailers
• Combined Volume (Print): Available for rental through eCampus.com and other retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: July 13, 2021
• Number of Pages: Varies by format (typically around 1000 pages)
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Connections: A World History, Volume I: Includes chapters 1--20 (ISBN: 9780135199466)
• Connections: A World History, Volume II: Includes chapters 21--38 (ISBN: 9780135199473)
• Connections: A World History, Combined Volume (RRPHE): Edition: 4th (ISBN: 9780135199459)

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• Connections: A World History, Combined Volume (RRPHE): ISBN-13: 9780135199459
• Connections: A World History, Combined Volume (Rental Edition): ISBN-13: 9780135199459
• Connections: A World History, Combined Volume (Digital): Available through eCampus.com and other retailers

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Author Biography

Edward H. Judge and John W. Langdon are professors of history at Le Moyne College, where for decades they team-taught a two-semester world history course for first-year students and courses on modern global history for upper-level students. Ed earned his doctorate at the University of Michigan and spent a year in the USSR as an IREX scholar. John earned his doctorate at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Affairs, where he was a National Defense Fellow. Ed taught at Le Moyne from 1978 through 2018, was the College’s Scholar of the Year in 1994, and was awarded the J. C. Georg Endowed Professorship in 1997. John has taught at Le Moyne since 1971, directed its Honors Program, and was awarded the O’Connell Distinguished Teaching Professorship in 1996. Each has been named the College’s Teacher of the Year and has chaired its Department of History. They have written or edited nine books: four in collaboration with each other, three as individuals, and two in collaboration with other scholars. They love teaching world history, especially to students of diverse backgrounds and interests, and they derive great joy from infecting their students with a passion and enthusiasm for the study of the human past.

Table of Contents

PART I: AN AGE OF REGIONAL CONNECTIONS, TO 1650 C.E.

Era One: Emergence and Expansion of Regional Societies, to 300 c.e.

1. The Emergence of Human Societies, to 3000 b.c.e. 
2. Early Societies of Africa and West Asia, to 500 b.c.e.
3. Societies and Beliefs of Early India, to 550 c.e.
4. The Origins of the Chinese Empire, to 220 c.e.
5. Early American Societies: Connection and Isolation, 20,000 b.c.e.–1500 c.e.
6. The Persian Connection: Its Impact and Influences, 2000 b.c.e.–637 c.e.
7. Greek Civilization and Its Expansion into Asia, 2000–30 b.c.e.
8. The Romans Connect the Mediterranean World, 753 b.c.e.–284 c.e.

Era Two: Transregional Conflicts and Religious Connections, 200–1200 c.e.

9. Germanic Societies and the Emergence of the Christian West, 100–1100 c.e.
10. The Byzantine World, 284–1240
11. The Origins and Expansion of Islam, 100–750
12. Religion and Diversity in the Transformation of Southern Asia, 711–1400
13. African Societies, 700–1500
14. The Evolution and Expansion of East Asian Societies, 220–1240 c.e.

Era Three: Cross-Cultural Conflicts and Commercial Connections, 1000–1650

15. Nomadic Conquests and Eurasian Connections, 1000–1400
16. The Resurgence of the Christian West, 1050–1530
17. Culture and Conflict in the Great Islamic Empires, 1071–1707
18. The Aztec and Inca Empires, 1300–1550
19. Global Exploration and Global Empires, 1400–1700

PART II. AN AGE OF GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, 1500–PRESENT

Era Four: The Shift from Regional to Global Connections, 1500–1800

20. The West in an Age of Religious Conflict and Global Expansion, 1500–1650
21. The Search for Stability in East Asia, 1300–1800
22. Southern Asia and the Global Shift in Wealth and Power, 1500–1800
23. Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1400–1800
24. Absolutism and Enlightenment in Europe, 1600–1789
25. Russia’s Eurasian Empire: Convergence of East and West, 1300–1800

Era Five: Revolution, Industry, Ideology, and Empire, 1750–1914

26. The North Atlantic Revolutions, 1750–1830
27. Industry, Ideology, and Their Global Impact, 1700–1914
28. Nation Building in the Americas, 1789–1914
29. New Connections and Challenges in Eastern and Southern Asia, 1800–1912
30. New Connections and Challenges in West Asia and Africa, 1800–1914

Era Six: Global Upheavals and Global Integration, 1900–Present

31. The Great War and the Russian Revolutions, 1890–1918
32. Anxieties and Ideologies of the Interwar Years, 1918–1939
33. World War II and the Holocaust, 1933–1945
34. East Versus West: The Cold War and Its Aftermath, 1945–Present
35. The Upheavals of Asia, 1945–Present
36. Reform and Revolution in Latin America, 1914–Present
37. Africa Since 1919
38. The Middle East Since 1919

Epilogue: Connections in a Globalizing Age

Volume I includes chapters 1–20; Volume II includes chapters 19–38.