WORLD HISTORY: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE TO 1600, Second Edition, examines the global history of humans from prehistory through the 16th century. The text emphasizes how interaction between peoples played a role in the development of diverse civilizations around the globe.\
Through examination of primary source materials, videos, and interactive biographies, WORLD HISTORY: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE TO 1600, Second Edition, assesses the complexity of change over time and place, with particular attention given to issues of gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity as key components of human society and culture.