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Connections: A World History, Volume 1, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 2, 2020) © 2021

  • Edward H. Judge Le Moyne College
  • John W. Langdon Le Moyne College

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For courses in World History.

A compelling, concise survey of world history that focuses on societal connections

Connections: A World History tells the compelling story of how the peoples and societies that preceded us shaped the world. Emphasizing the central theme of connections among world societies, the authors present a straightforward narrative that focuses on the big picture of world history. The text is organized both by chronology and by overarching themes in order to help students draw connections among regions and time periods.

The 4th Edition has been updated with fresh discussions to keep pace with the latest world historical interpretations.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and a review section at the end highlight the text's major themes while highlighting overall trends and developments.
  • Pronunciation guides facilitate an understanding of proper pronunciation. They appear immediately following first use of certain names and places in the text.
  • Chapter-opening vignettes capture student interest and introduce the chapter's main themes.
  • Discussion questions and journal prompts throughout the text highlight major issues, reinforce the theme of connection and encourage students to delve deep into what they're learning.
  • Ask Yourself questions at the end of each chapter encourage reflection and further analysis of topics, issues and connections discussed in the chapter.

New and updated features of this title

  • UPDATED: The 4th Edition of this text has been substantially revised to present the most current interpretations of historical events. Highlights include:
    • an expanded and updated Chapter 11, The Origins and Expansion of Islam (which includes pre-Islamic Arabia) in light of new evidence and interpretations.
    • expanded and enhanced discussion of African history, including expanded coverage of early African societies in Chapters 2 and 13 and updated, more contextual treatment of African history since the 1400s Chapters 23, 30 and 37
    • an extensive new discussion of the West and Russia in the post-Cold War era in Chapter 24
    • expanded coverage of West Asia and the modern Middle East, with enhanced treatment and analysis of recent developments there, in Chapters 30 and 38
  • NEW: A new epilogue, Connections in a Globalizing Age, discusses transnational and global issues facing the world in the twenty-first century.

Features of Revel for the 4th Edition

  • NEW: Artifacts as Evidence videos enable students to explore the connections between individual artifacts and historical developments. Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, these videos illuminate history through examination of a wide range of items from the historical record.
  • NEW: History 360 Experience simulations allow students to learn about history through the exploration of historical sites. Each immersive experience combines 360-degree photographs and videos with sound, images and text to help bring the past to life.
  • NEW: Chapter opening videos stress chapter highlights, key themes and learning objectives.
  • Dynamic, interactive maps animate changes over time and enable readers to focus specifically on each major element in turn. And new Check Your Understanding map quizzes offer a visually engaging way to better understand the country and time period.
  • Pop-Up Key Terms, available in the narrative and at the end of the chapter in interactive flashcards, help students readily review and understand the terminology.
  • A multitude of primary sources, including documents and photos, have been carefully selected and edited for student understanding. The authors place direct links to the sources right after the passages to which they relate.

PART I: AN AGE OF REGIONAL CONNECTIONS, TO 1650 C.E.

Era One: Emergence and Expansion of Regional Societies, to 300 c.e.
1. The Emergence of Human Societies, to 3000 b.c.e.
2. Early Societies of Africa and West Asia, to 500 b.c.e.
3. Societies and Beliefs of Early India, to 550 c.e.
4. The Origins of the Chinese Empire, to 220 c.e.
5. Early American Societies: Connection and Isolation, 20,000 b.c.e.-1500 c.e.
6. The Persian Connection: Its Impact and Influences, 2000 b.c.e.-637 c.e.
7. Greek Civilization and Its Expansion into Asia, 2000-30 b.c.e.
8. The Romans Connect the Mediterranean World, 753 b.c.e.-284 c.e.

Era Two: Transregional Conflicts and Religious Connections, 200-1200 c.e.
9. Germanic Societies and the Emergence of the Christian West, 100-1100 c.e.
10. The Byzantine World, 284-1240
11. The Origins and Expansion of Islam, 100-750
12. Religion and Diversity in the Transformation of Southern Asia, 711-1400
13. African Societies, 700-1500
14. The Evolution and Expansion of East Asian Societies, 220-1240 c.e.

Era Three: Cross-Cultural Conflicts and Commercial Connections, 1000-1650
15. Nomadic Conquests and Eurasian Connections, 1000-1400
16. The Resurgence of the Christian West, 1050-1530
17. Culture and Conflict in the Great Islamic Empires, 1071-1707
18. The Aztec and Inca Empires, 1300-1550
19. Global Exploration and Global Empires, 1400-1700

PART II. AN AGE OF GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, 1500-PRESENT

Era Four: The Shift from Regional to Global Connections, 1500-1800
20. The West in an Age of Religious Conflict and Global Expansion, 1500-1650

About our authors

Edward H. Judge and John W. Langdon are professors of history at Le Moyne College, where for decades they team-taught a 2-semester world history course for first-year students and courses on modern global history for upper-level students. Ed earned his doctorate at the University of Michigan and spent a year in the USSR as an IREX scholar. John earned his doctorate at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Affairs, where he was a National Defense Fellow. Ed taught at Le Moyne from 1978 through 2018, was the College’s Scholar of the Year in 1994, and was awarded the J. C. Georg Endowed Professorship in 1997. John has taught at Le Moyne since 1971, directed its Honors Program, and was awarded the O’Connell Distinguished Teaching Professorship in 1996. Each has been named the College’s Teacher of the Year and has chaired its Department of History. They have written or edited 9 books: 4 in collaboration with each other, 3 as individuals, and 2 in collaboration with other scholars. They love teaching world history, especially to students of diverse backgrounds and interests, and they derive great joy from infecting their students with a passion and enthusiasm for the study of the human past.

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