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Explore the foundations of human civilization with Places of Encounter, Volume 1: Time, Place, and Connectivity in World History. This academic volume by Routledge offers a unique place-based approach to understanding how specific locations changed the course of history. By focusing on critical moments of physical, political, cultural, intellectual, and religious encounters, this book provides a deep look into the connections that shaped our world up to 1600. This collection features original essays from leading academics who examine diverse locations ranging from Hadar to Xi'an and Salvador to New York. Each chapter is organized chronologically, allowing readers to follow the historical shockwaves produced by these significant global sites. Whether you are a student of world history or a researcher, this volume provides essential insights into the locations that transformed human history through transformative global impacts.

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Place-based historical approach that focuses on specific locations to explain major global transformations.

Comprehensive coverage of human history from early eras up to the year 1600.

Original academic essays contributed by leading experts in the field of world history.

Chronologically organized chapters that dissect specific moments of historical impact.

Wide geographic scope including locations from Hadar and Xi'an to Salvador and New York.

Analysis of physical, political, cultural, intellectual, and religious encounters.

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13 June 2019
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26 July 2019

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