Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks

Patricia Buckley Ebrey

Clare Haru Crowston

John Buckler

John P. McKay

Roger B. Beck

Bennett D. Hill

More than any other text, A History of World Societies introduces students to the families, foods, workplaces, religions, and diversions of peoples of the past through lively, descriptive writing and extensive primary sources that give voice to a wide range of individuals. This hallmark treatment of social history combines with strong political, cultural, and economic coverage and a clear, easy-to-manage organization to provide students with the most vivid account available of what life was like throughout human history. The Eighth Edition welcomes to the author team Merry Wiesner-Hanks and Clare Crowston, experienced world-history teachers and highly regarded scholars who bring additional attention to gender and cultural history. It also expands the text's global perspective by strengthening coverage of non-Western topics and comparisons among world societies. A fresh, colorful look and a completely new map program showcase a narrative that the authors judiciously shortened for even greater power and accessibility. Bedford/St. Martin’s is proud to have recently acquired the stellar McKay franchise in World History and Western Civilization. These wonderful books fit well with our publishing philosophy at Bedford/St. Martin’s, emphasizing innovation, quality, and a focus on the needs of students and instructors. We hope to contribute to their future success with the care and attention to detail we give every book we publish.

A History of World Societies, Volume 2: Since 1500

Discusses the political and economic aspects of each period as well as the social and cultural milieu, and includes a timeline, brief biographical notes on key players, and a bibliographic essay.

The History of South Africa

Linda Black

Larry S. Krieger

Patterns of Interaction

Modern World History California Edition

Modern World History

World History

Bennett David Hill

'A History of World Societies' introduces students to the global past through social history, and provides insights into the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Thoroughly revised, the 9th edition now contains more global comparisons, documents, features and activities to aid and reinforce students' learning.

A History of World Societies

South Africa's history stretches back to the beginnings of human existence. This book provides an overview to South Africa's multiple millennia of history, covering its long and often troubled past to its current status in the 21st century. • Provides an easily accessible and highly readable general introduction to the history of South Africa that includes extensive coverage of its prehistory and early history • Supplies a detailed examination of the last years of apartheid and the events leading up to majority rule in 1994 • Includes an extensive discussion of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and its effect on the country

Second Edition

The History of South Africa, 2nd Edition

Jerry Davila

Long praised by instructors and students for its accessible regional chapter structure, readability, and sustained attention to social history, the Eleventh Edition of A History of World Societies includes even more features and tools to engage today's students and save instructors time. This edition includes more help with historical thinking skills, an expanded primary source program in print and online, and the best and latest scholarship throughout.

To 1600

A History of World Societies, Volume 1

Roger B. Beck

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