Developed to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, this economically priced version of WORLD HISTORY, 8th Edition offers readers the complete narrative with only the most essential features, photos, and maps. From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: WORLD HISTORY takes a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel's best-selling book features an easy-to-read narrative and uses images, maps, and dramatic first-hand historical accounts to give readers a powerful perspective on the human experience over time, and help them understand the course of world history and make connections across chapters.