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Routledge Real Lives in the Sixteenth Century - Global History

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Explore the world of the 1500s through a unique global lens. Real Lives in the Sixteenth Century uses four distinct sets of biographies to compare similar historical situations across different continents. By examining the lives of eight specific individuals, this book provides a comparative look at how different cultures navigated the era. The narratives connect people from diverse regions, including the Ottoman Empire, the Ming Dynasty, Japan, France, England, the Kongo, and Mexico. For example, readers can follow the parallel paths of Henry IV of France and Hideyoshi of Japan, or compare the experiences of Hurrem Sultan and Lady Zheng. This approach helps students move beyond isolated history lessons to understand how global events and social structures functioned in different parts of the world. This Routledge publication is an excellent resource for those studying historical biography and global history. It encourages readers to think about big questions by looking at how individuals from various cultural settings faced similar challenges during this transformative century.

Key Features

Provides a global history through four sets of comparative biographies to illustrate similar historical situations across different geographical regions.

Covers four continents through vibrant narratives that include figures such as Elizabeth I of England, Afonso I of Kongo, and Moctezuma II of Mexico.

Encourages critical thinking by examining how eight different individuals from various cultural settings navigated the complexities of the sixteenth century.

Offers a comparative study of power and leadership by pairing figures like Henry IV of France with Hideyoshi of Japan.

Includes diverse perspectives from the Ottoman Empire, the Ming Dynasty, and the Americas to create a well-rounded historical view.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
24 April 2018
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22 April 2017

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