b'History PRIMARY SOURCES IN WORLD HISTORY 75Defining Documents in World History:The 17th Century(1601-1700)The images and document transcription are excellent, and the analysis and future readings are well written and researched by experts in their fields, bringing additional information and perspective to the less well-known documents this collection is a welcome addition to any high school or collegiate library. CHOICEThese volumes offer in-depth analysis of the scientific discoveries, codification of laws, development of religious doctrine, civil war, and colonization in the 17th Century.Chapters are organized by: Europe: Science, Religion and Law; England: Civil War and Revolution; Christianity and Society in the East; The Muslim World: Trade and Toleration; European Colonies in the Americas: The English Mid-Atlantic; European Colonies in the Americas: New England, and European Colonies in the Americas: Other Colonies.Articles introduce readers to the historical context of the FREE document, discuss the authors life and the circumstances in which the document was written, and provide an in-depthOnline Accessexamination of its historical significance.FREEJune 2017 | Two Volumes; 451 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-301-5 | Library Price: $295Defining Documents in World History:Renaissance & Early Modern Era(1308-1600)Recommended.High school through undergraduate students; general readers. CHOICEThis volume offers in-depth analysis of the historical documents that make up the vibrant story of Europes journey out of the Dark Ages and into years of growing enlightenment. Thirty articles discuss: The Black Death, outlining the genuine terror of living in that time; Europe in War and Peace including a letter from Joan of Arc to Henry VI; Renaissance Arts and Letters, starting with Dantes Divine Comedy; New World Encounters and Conflicts, including FREE a letter from Christopher Columbus detailing his discoveries; and The Protestant Reformation and After.ArticlesOnline Accessbegin by introducing readers to the historical context of the document, followed by a description of the authors life andFREEcircumstances in which the document was written. Each chapter also provides a detailed analysis of the document that provides an in-depth examination of the surrounding issues and its historical significance. BEST SELLER! HISTORYApril 2017 | One Volume; 272 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-297-1 | Library Price: $175Defining Documents in World History:Middle Ages(476-1500)Defining Documents in World History: Middle Ages offers in-depth analyses of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped law, government, religion, and culture throughout the Middle Ages. The material is organized under five broad categories: Byzantium and Western Europe in the Early Middle Ages; The Catholic Church and its Vicissitudes; England and France; The Near East and Beyond; and Philosophy, Religion, and Science.An historical timeline, bibliography of important supplemental readings, and maps will support readers inBEST SELLER!FREEPRIMARY SOURCES IN WORLD HISTORYOnline Accessunderstanding the broader historical events and subjects in the period. FREEOctober 2015 | One Volume; 253 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-61925-773-3 | Library Price: $175Defining Documents in World History:Ancient World(2700 B.C.E.-c. 500 C.E.)From Gilgamesh to ancient Egypt to the fall of Rome, this volume provides easy-to-use tools to engage, enlightenand provide students with a new frame of reference to study and analyze the most important documents from ancient history. This volume surveys key hieroglyphic writing and documents produced from 2700 B.C.E. to c. 500 C.E.,organized under six broad categories: Mesopotamia; Egypt and Environs; Asia: China and India; Greece; Rome;and Distant Lands. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from the ancient world, readers willgain new insights into the life and culture in ancient history. Designed for high school and college students, the aimof the series is to advance historical document studies as an important activity in learning about history.FREE September 2015 | One Volume; 289 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-61925-771-9 | Library Price: $175 Online AccessFREETHE CIVILIZATIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLDThe Ancient World: Extraordinary People in Extraordinary SocietiesGiven the coverage and the scholarly detail, most libraries (secondary school, academic, public) will wantthis set.BooklistWith in-depth analysis of civilizations, key figures, cities, cultures and daily life, these four volumes stretch beyond the boundaries of the classical world of Greece, Rome and Egypt, to include China, the Near East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and more. Each region12 in allbegins with a number of Overview essays that discuss Art & Architecture, Religion & Mythology, Science & Technology, Warfare, Trade, and Transportation. Following the overviews are over 40 Life As essays that bring into focus day-to-day life as a Peasant, Soldier, Slave, Woman, Priest, Craftsman, Artist, Politician, and Noble. Next, over 1,100 Descriptive Articles discuss a wide variety of people, places and things, including important Figures, Battles, Deities, Saints, Buildings, Places, and more. Coverage is broad in scope, yet easy to use, with guides for pronunciation, geography, word usage, and timelines included.FREE Online AccessJanuary 2017 | Four Volumes; 2,224 Pages | Print ISBN: 978-1-68217-189-9 | Library Price: $395 FREEGET ONLINE ACCESS(800) 221-1592 WITH YOUR PRINT BUY! www.salempress.com2024-433 Salem Spring 2025 Catalog.indd 75 2024-12-12 12:27PM'