TY - BOOK AU - Mitchell,Joseph R. AU - Mitchell,Helen Buss TI - Taking sides: the ancient world to the pre-modern era SN - 9780078127588 (paperback) AV - CB20.T34 2010 PY - 2009/// CY - Dubuque, IA PB - McGraw-Hill Contemporary Learning Series KW - World history KW - History, Ancient N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - [This book] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in world history. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading historians and commentators on world history, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.... [It] actively develops students' critical thinking skills. --Back cover ER -