Publisher's Synopsis
"The Value Edition provides the social and cultural focus, comprehensive regional organization, and global perspective that have long been hallmarks of A History of World Societies in a two-color, trade-sized format at a low price. Featuring the unabridged narrative of the twelfth edition of the comprehensive parent text and select images, maps, and pedagogical tools, the Value Edition incorporates the latest and best scholarship in the field in an accessible, student-friendly manner"--.