"Civilizations Past and Present", written by specialists in Islamic, African, Asian, Ancient, and East European history offers a clear and accessible analysis of diverse trends shaping world history. "Civilizations Past and Present," now in its Twelfth Edition, is a survey text well known in the marketplace for its readability, offering a strong narrative exploration of world history that examines details at levels appropriate for both students and instructors. The book s narrative enriched by photographs, maps, primary source documents, timelines, and other pedagogical aids places great emphasis on the connections between the world s many cultures and regions. The book uses intriguing avenues of historical interpretation and examines all of the major areas of historical study: social, political, economic, religious, cultural, and geographic."