The Human Venture: A World History from Prehistory to the Present

by Anthony Esler

For one- or two-semester courses in World History, Comparative History, Humanities and Civilization as well as Multicultural Studies programs. From a truly global perspective, this two-volume narrative tells the story of human events on the move-the exciting "event history" of wars and politics, booms and busts, the rise and fall of empires, and more. It also reaches beyond the events that have shaped world history to trace the broader development of human institutions and ideas as they evolve through time. Coverage of both events and broader trends is presented as part of major global movements, through the lives of the people who lived them, and as succinctly and vividly as possible.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

783 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not find this text book helpful at all; of course that also may have been due to my ancient professor.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

HUMA 1770- Human Perspectives of Globalization- York University (F/W 09/10) Prof. J. Kispal-Kovacs

[Reader2007 · Rating 4 out of 5]

World History I with Dr. Graham.

Very organized. Typical textbook except for the whimsical inserts.