Wealth, Power and Inequality in World History
Volume 1
Published on 30. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-7935-5086-6 (ISBN)
Description
Wealth, Power, and Inequality in World History Vol. 1 features a unique global focus on political and economic affairs, demonstrating the close interaction between these two subjects throughout the course of world history. The text explores the ever-changing allocation of wealth and power both within individual societies and among different political entities, such as city-states, nations, and empires.
Over the course of 17 chapters, this volume discusses the ways in which ruling elites have wielded wealth and power to increase their own privileges, suppress frequent internal revolts, and wage war against foreign entities. Opening chapters cover the beginnings of social inequality at the dawn of humankind, the Agricultural Revolution, the formation of city-states and empires in Mesopotamia, and early empires in Asia, Africa, and Mesoamerica. Students read about the Roman world, the unification of China through the Qin and Han dynasties, the fragmentation of Europe, trade and states in sub-Saharan Africa, the early Americas, and more. Images, maps, and discussion questions throughout inspire student engagement and support the overall learning experience.
Wealth, Power, and Inequality in World History Vol. 1 is the first installment in a two-book series. The books are well suited for introductory courses in world history.
Over the course of 17 chapters, this volume discusses the ways in which ruling elites have wielded wealth and power to increase their own privileges, suppress frequent internal revolts, and wage war against foreign entities. Opening chapters cover the beginnings of social inequality at the dawn of humankind, the Agricultural Revolution, the formation of city-states and empires in Mesopotamia, and early empires in Asia, Africa, and Mesoamerica. Students read about the Roman world, the unification of China through the Qin and Han dynasties, the fragmentation of Europe, trade and states in sub-Saharan Africa, the early Americas, and more. Images, maps, and discussion questions throughout inspire student engagement and support the overall learning experience.
Wealth, Power, and Inequality in World History Vol. 1 is the first installment in a two-book series. The books are well suited for introductory courses in world history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
717 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7935-5086-6 (9781793550866)
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James R. Farr is a professor emeritus at Purdue University, where he formerly held the Germaine Seelye Oesterle Professor of History chair. He specializes in European history, the history of globalization, and history theory and methods. He received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1983.
Patrick J. Hearden is a professor emeritus of history at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1971. His historical specialty is international relations.
Patrick J. Hearden is a professor emeritus of history at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1971. His historical specialty is international relations.