"Duiker and Spielvogel have done a superlative job of balancing Western and non-Western history and intermixing political, economic, intellectual, and social history. Effective graphics and student learning features augment a well-written, polished text. a] Perhaps the single best thing about this volume: itas global enough in focus, especially so regarding Asia, for all but the most idiosyncratic professoras tastes. Instructors who emphasize Western, non-Western, or a truly global model should find this text appropriate to their purposes."