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In The World from 1450 to 1700, historian John Wills takes a fresh look at one of the most fascinating and tumultuous periods in world history. Assuming a global perspective, rather than the traditional Eurocentric view, Wills traces the interwoven changes that led from the world of Columbus, Luther, and the Mughal emperor Babur to the world of Locke, Louis XIV, and the Kangxi emperor. The book's multi-centered approach explores historical events not in isolation but rather in a dynamic nexus of connections ranging from the Italian Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation to the Sikh, Hindu, and Confucian revivals; from the transformation of Japan in 1600 to the forced migrations of millions of African slaves; from the English Civil War and expanding Qing and Muscovite empires in Asia to new forms of scientific knowledge and parliamentary democracy in Europe. It is an interlocking world of change and movement, innovation and conquest, and Wills marshals his extraordinary narrative skill and breadth of learning to bring this period vibrantly to life.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780195165173
eBay Product ID (ePID)86630600
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe World from 1450 to 1700
Publication Year2009
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn E. Wills Jr.
SeriesNew Oxford World History
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight402 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJohn E. Wills Jr.