A History of World Societies, Fifth Edition, brings the history of the world to life. Coverage of the main themes and developments of world history, a special emphasis on the experiences of ordinary people, a lively writing style, integrated coverage of women’s history, and increased coverage of the non-Western world are just a few of the elements that make this book so interesting to read.

Additional high-interest topics and features include the following:
* A new “Individuals in Society” feature in each chapter offers short studies of fascinating men and women - both famous and unknown - to reinforce the text’s long-standing focus on people’s lives and the varieties of historical experience. The feature is carefully integrated into the main text discussion to exemplify some aspect of the culture and time period being addressed.
* “Listening to the Past” sections at the end of each chapter invite you to evaluate excerpts from actual historical documents. Introductions and questions for analysis help guide your investigations.
* Introductions, focus questions, and summaries highlight the important themes and developments explored in each chapter. Timelines throughout the book help you trace major developments in world history.