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World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society takes an in-depth look at 50 conflicts across space and time, guiding students to think critically about the enduring causes and consequences of conflict in society.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS

? Expansive coverage of historical and modern conflicts, from the battles of ancient Greece and Rome to the wars of the late 20th and early 21st centuries

? More than 9,000 primary source records allow for the study of warfare through media coverage, political manifestos and speeches, government propaganda, and the experiences of civilians and combatants

? Student activities exploring questions and controversies in the history of warfare, such as the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and the impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

? Emphasis on understanding the causes and consequences of warfare highlights the importance of ideologies, movements, and leaders in driving historical conflicts

FEATURES

? Designed for accessibility and differentiation with translation, text-to-speech, and audiovisual resources

? Embedded search, save, and citation tools for effective student research

? Data visualization tool allowing for the tracking and comparison of state combatants, including military spending, active armed forces, land borders, and more

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