World History Volume 1 - to 1500 1st edition by Kordas

World History Volume 1: To 1500, 1st edition by Kordas introduces the major societies, cultures, economies, and political systems that shaped the world before the early modern era. Written for introductory college history courses, it examines ancient civilizations, classical empires, world religions, trade networks, migration, cross-cultural exchange, and regional developments across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific. The text encourages students to compare historical experiences and understand global connections over time. Its chronological and thematic structure supports survey courses focused on world history from human origins through 1500.