The Early Modern World, 1450-1750: Seeds of Modernity

The Early Modern World, 1450-1750: Seeds of Modernity offers a holistic view of global history, covering politics, technology, economics, the environment, and intellectual and religious worldviews, with a social and cultural history focus to connect global trends and events to human experiences. It also discusses connections between early modern history and the contemporary world, making it a valuable textbook for the 21st-century student.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Early Modern World, 1450-1750: Seeds of Modernity offers a unique perspective on global history, providing a comprehensive overview of the world during this period without favoring any particular nation or region. It guides students toward a deeper understanding of how empires, nations, communities, and individuals shaped, challenged, and were influenced by significant trends and events. The thematic structure of the book covers various aspects such as politics, technology, economics, the environment, and intellectual and religious worldviews. To connect global trends and events to human experiences, each chapter incorporates a social and cultural history focus, allowing readers to gain insights into the lived human experience and comprehend diverse perspectives and worldviews. The Legacy feature further explores the connections between early modern history and the contemporary world, examining how the past is contested or commemorated in the present. As a result, the book serves as a valuable resource for the 21st-century student, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of the global history of the early modern period.

Weight: 568g
Dimension: 171 x 244 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474277730