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Incorporating the latest scholarship, this upper-level ancient history text guides students through the process of historical inquiry and exploration. Covering topics ranging from the need for water in ancient societies to the problem of ancient suicide, this narrative presents a balanced, cultural approach within a chronicle of historical events and evidence, thereby promoting critical thinking, sharpening analytical skills, and building student interest. This text offers a unique, multi-part pedagogical framework. Each chapter is organized by "The Problem," "Sources and Method," "The Evidence," "Questions to Consider," and the "Epilogue." Diverse primary source materials include documents, maps, art, city plans, and statistical data. At the end of each chapter, the central theme, or "problem," is tied to contemporary issues.

Author

Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E., Ruff, Julius, Doeringer, Franklin, Wheeler, William Bruce

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780618379309

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

2 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14