World History

Ancient and Medieval Eras

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Was there really a King Arthur, or is he simply a legendary character? What are the historical origins of regional conflicts in existence today? Ancient and medieval history holds the answers to such fascinating and perplexing questions; it not only tells us how our world used to be but also allows us to discover fundamental characteristics of humanity, showing us both how we have changed and how we have remained the same.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras explores ancient civilizations, dynasties, and empires and profiles city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient and medieval world, providing a dynamic learning experience that encompasses intellectual developments, wars and cooperation, religion, cultural practices, and more from prehistory through to the beginning of the Renaissance. Students will learn how to relate the events of the distant past to the ongoing development of human history such that they become more independent and proficient researchers, with an interest in the history of long ago and an appreciation for its importance.

Highlights

Houses more than 11,000 primary and secondary sources, including selections from the Code of Hammurabi, the Edict of Milan, and Marcus Aurelius's The Meditations; and more than 1,800 biographies of important figures such as Alexander the Great, Confucius, William the Conqueror, and Eleanor of Aquitaine
Prompts critical thinking by presenting intriguing questions such as "Who built Stonehenge?" and "Was there a real Robin Hood?"
Builds students' contextual understanding of key concepts in ancient and medieval history with 240 Course Essential Video modules recorded by master teachers and scholars
Encourages adoption of a global perspective by providing a breadth of information ranging far beyond Western civilization to ancient Asia, the Islamic world, Africa, the Americas, and Central and East Asia

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Advisory Board

David Tipton is the Editorial Specialist for the World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras, World History: The Modern Era, Daily Life through History, and World Religions databases. He received his BA and MA in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an emphasis on ancient and medieval history. He has completed doctoral coursework at University of California, Santa Barbara in the study of ancient Rome and early Christianity.

Lee W. Eysturlid is a history instructor at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois. He also serves as an adjunct for Northwestern University's School of Continuing Studies program. Dr. Eysturlid earned his PhD in history from Purdue University, where he specialized in Intellectual Military History and the Habsburg and Ottoman empires. He is a member of the Citadel Historical Association and is an ABC-CLIO History Fellow. His published works include Philosophers of War: The Evolution of History's Greatest Military Thinkers (Praeger, 2013) and The Formative Influences, Theories, and Campaigns of the Archduke Carl of Austria (Praeger, 2000).

Rob Kiely is an adjunct assistant professor of liberal arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Kiely has also delivered many lectures at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois. He received his PhD from Northwestern University, where he studied the history of ideas and the history of science. His awards include a National Science Foundation Research Grant, an Outstanding Teaching Award from Northwestern University, and the Faculty of the Year Award from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Peter N. Stearns is Professor of History and Provost Emeritus at George Mason University. Professor Stearns has written widely on world and emotions history, including two popular textbooks. Other books include A History of Shame (forthcoming), The Industrial Turn in World History (forthcoming), Guiding the American University: Challenges and Choices, Doing Emotions History, Gender in World History, Satisfaction Not Guaranteed: Dilemmas of Progress in Modern Society, Childhood in World History, and American Fear: The Causes and Consequences of High Anxiety, among many others. He also edited the Encyclopedia of World History, 6th edition. Before coming to George Mason University, Professor Stearns taught at the University of Chicago, Rutgers University, and Carnegie Mellon University. He served as vice president of the American Historical Association, Teaching Division, from 1995 to 1998. He was also founder and editor of the Journal of Social History from 1967 to 2015.

Topic Centers

Prehistory, Beginnings to 1000 BCE • The Paleolithic and Mesolithic Periods • The Neolithic Revolution • The Emergence of Civilizations	Ancient Rome, 1000 BCE–500 CE • The Roman Republic • The Height of the Roman Empire • The Decline and Fall of Rome	The Americas, 3000 BCE–1500 CE • North America • Mesoamerica • South America
Egypt and the Near East, 3200–500 BCE • Ancient Egypt • The Ancient Near East	The Byzantine Empire and Russia, 300–1500 CE • The Byzantine Empire • The Emergence of Russia	Central and East Asia, 500–1500 CE • Chinese Dynasties: Tang, Song, and Ming • The Mongol Empire • Japan and Korea • Southeast Asia
Ancient Asia, 3000 BCE–500 CE • Early Civilizations in Asia • The Mauryan and Gupta Empires of India • Chinese Dynasties: Zhou, Qin, and Han • Buddhism and Hinduism	The Islamic World, 600–1500 CE • Muhammad and the Spread of Islam • The Ottoman Empire	Medieval Europe, 500–1500 CE • The Early Middle Ages • The High Middle Age • The Late Middle Ages and Early Renaissance
Ancient Greece, 2000–30 BCE • The Early Aegean Age • The Classical Age • The Hellenistic Age	Africa, 3000 BCE–1500 CE • Early Africa • Western Kingdoms • Trading Cultures and City–States

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"In addition to straightforward searching and thorough, cross-referenced articles that include biographies, primary sources, maps, timelines, and audio and video segments, there are plenty of photographs and eye-catching graphics to engage students. Recommended."—Library Media Connection

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"This database, much like the others from ABC-CLIO, will enhance any school's teaching curriculum. It will bring world history to life for many students and provide a new outlet for learning. The price may be a bit high for many schools, but the amount of material found here may make up for the expense."—ARBA

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Auburn, WA

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Awards

2005 Best Software in High School (BESSIE) - Web Site — ComputEd Gazette

2005 Awards Portfolio Winner — Media & Methods Magazine

2005 Award of Distinction for Web Site/Overall Site — The Communicator Awards

10th Annual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIE) - HS World History Website — ComputEd Gazette

2005 Awards of Excellence Legacy Winner — Technology & Learning Magazine

2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Social Studies Web Site — ComputEd Gazette

2008 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE) — ComputEd Gazette

2008 Award of Excellence — Tech and Learning

2015 New Product Award for "Course Essentials" Video Learning Module Series — Tech and Learning

2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution — SIIA

2018 Gold Award — Modern Library Awards

2019 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

2018 Best Online Educational Resource — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

2018 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)

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