From Lucy to Columbus

Description: From Lucy to Columbus Agnes Kefeli Product Overview From Lucy to Columbus introduces students to some of the most important ideas and philosophies that have shaped our understanding of what it means to be human. Readers will travel through time from the prehistoric era to the great maritime revolution that united the Eastern and Western hemispheres for the first time in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Readers will discover stunning works of art, such as the cave paintings in Spain, Australia, and Southern France; the Egyptian Book of the Dead; the great Gothic cathedrals of France; the paintings of the Italian and Northern Renaissance; the astonishing mud mosques of Black Africa; and the miniatures of Ottoman Turkey. Students will live the lives of nomadic herders in the Eurasian steppes, travel by sea, and discover new worlds shaped by different ethical and legal codes.After reading the publication, readers will understand the role that ecology, geography, and biology played, and still play, in human history and appreciate the importance of religion and philosophy in individual and collective life. Most important, readers will understand the historical contexts behind many of today’s current events and issues (e.g., the impact of religion and migration, the origins of our democratic values, and the history of various technologies that we take for granted today).From Lucy to Columbus is divided into eighteen chapters that include PowerPoint outlines, maps, crosswords, matching games, in-class exercises, questions on documentary films, and newspaper articles.Enjoy this trip around the world! Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kendall Hunt Publishing; 1st edition (June 27, 2016) Language ‏ : ‎ English ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524906565 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 66 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.44 pounds Best Sellers Rank: #5,007,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #98,114 in Sociology (Books) #244,800 in Social Sciences (Books) #98,114 in Sociology (Books) #244,800 in Social Sciences (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6 ratings We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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