Connections: A World History, Volume 1 [Rental Edition]

by Judge, Edward H.

• ISBN13: 9780135199039
• ISBN10: 0135199034
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780135200599, 9780137538119
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-01-02
• Publisher: Pearson Rental Program
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About This Book

Connections: A World History, Volume 1, 4th Edition

ISBN: 9780135199039

Connections: A World History, Volume 1, 4th Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed for introductory world history courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of how the peoples and societies that preceded us shaped the world.

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, Volume 1 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, emphasizing the central theme of connections among world societies. It 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, Volume 1. Edward Judge is known for his engaging narrative 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 current 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 central theme of connections among world societies.
• Organized Structure: The book is organized both by chronology and by overarching themes to help students draw connections among regions and time periods.
• Interactive Tools: The text is complemented by digital tools that allow for instant access to eTextbooks, search, highlight, and notes, as well as the creation of flashcards.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Rental Edition: ISBN-13: 9780135199039
• eTextbook: Available with rental options from eCampus.com (License: 180 days until 10/15/2025) [3]
• Used Edition: ISBN-13: 9780135199039 (available through various retailers) [4]

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2020 (rental edition), 2021 (eTextbook rental) [1], [5]
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Not specified
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• Ebook: Available for purchase with a license of 180 days until 10/15/2025 (ISBN: 9780135199039) [3]
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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