World history. since 1500: the age of global integration / [Book] :
Jiu-Hwa l. Upshur... [et.al].
- 5th ed., Advantage ed. / by Jiu-Hwa Upshur ... [et al.].
- [London] : [London] : Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, c2012.
- xxiv, 449-1061 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
- Cengage advantage books ; 2 .
Includes index Formerly CIP.
1. Before 1600: the development of early civilizations -- 2. Since 1500: the age of global integration.
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