Europe in the Modern World / Sources for Europe in the Modern World

A college-level course that uses an engaging narrative to highlight the major episodes of the European past and vividly connects those episodes to major international events

Comprehensive coverage of all topic areas for the AP^® European History course.

Features

• a detailed introduction provides an extensive summary of Europe’s agriculture, industry, trade, religion and culture from 1450–1500
• each chapter opens with a compelling biographical sketch that gives the book’s ideas a vibrant, human face
• letters, political cartoons, speeches, poems, art objects, legal documents, and other primary source documents help students understand the continuum of European history
• a clear focus on how economic development has shaped the political, cultural, and social life of a given age
• end-of-chapter Conclusion, Key Terms, and Exercises enable quick review of concepts, arguments and themes
• Writing History exercises offer students step-by-step guidance toward effective, polished prose and provide powerful expository writing experiences
• Sourcebook includes over 100 primary sources for students to analyze authorship, genre, audience, historical context, bias and framing, and stylistic elements
• Study Questions follow each primary source in the Sourcebook and encourage students to synthesize information, construct content knowledge, and deepen understanding
• FREE Student Companion Website provides flashcards, web activities/videos, and interactive maps and timelines, and students also receive instant writing feedback with online writing history exercises that extend chapter resources
• FREE Ancillary Resource Center offers the teacher a comprehensive instructor manual, a customizable test bank, web resources, and PowerPoint presentation resources