The best updates would be to add primary source material, further readings sections, and a glossary. The text is up-to-date, and should be easily updated in the form that it exists now. Of course, no text is perfect, but the few and minor errors in accuracy by meticulous intervention by the instructor with their own interpretations. It might be beneficial to be more forthright about the reality that everything in the text and in the field generally is an interpretation and that those interpretations change over time. Within the constraints listed above, the content is historically accurate and reflects current consensus of scholars in the field. The text as written seems to provide the opportunity to include these types of materials and they should be considered for future updates and editions. The analysis of primary sources is key to developing not just as a historian, but as a critical thinker more generally. The other main issue is that there is little reference to or inclusive of primary sources in the text. Approach the material as 'The West in the World,' might prove to be more useful to instructors who are moving more towards that direction in their own understandings of the period. The text could easily expand to take a more global perspective that is predominant in the field of pre-modern history today. That said, there is room for improvement. Reviewed by Nikolas Hoel, Instructor, Northeastern Illinois University on 5/11/21ДЇor the immense project the text aspires to take on, the end product achieves a level of comprehensiveness that is on par with most print-based texts of a similar nature. I acknowledge that the goal was to be concise, and I will supplement in areas I want to cover in more detail. I think it is important to know who was being enslaved and how the slaves were treated in various cultures. I see some mention in the section about Sparta but not much else where. I think more on slavery throughout history would be beneficial. I will supplement with more information about how different races, ethnicity, and sexes were treated. I like the text and plan on using it in my classes. The goal was to be concise, but I think this area could use some more information. There is some information about the roles and treatment of women in the cultures, but having more information would be beneficial. I do not see the text as being culturally insensitive, at the same time there could be more information about how race and ethnicity played a role in history. It is an informal writing style that I think my students will enjoy. I did not test this text on a phone and do not know if the images would slow downloading. Someone commented on another text that it was easily accessible on their phone which might be due to lack of pictures and diagrams. I would like to see those thought provoking questions and self-test questions included though. The organization of the material is well thought out with good flow through the modules. The text also seems to have the right amount of diagrams and pictures associated with the module topic to enhance learning. The text is broken down into logical modules that would be easy to teach as a stand alone lesson. I think the overall format is good, but wish that there were some questions for critical thinking or to test a student's understanding of the content. Most chapters have a conclusion but not all. As others have stated, there is no index or glossary. It also explains any terms the students may not know. The text is up to date and written in a format that lends itself to being updated easily.ДЇor my Freshman student population, accessible prose is important and I think this text does an excellent job of that. The text is accurate although because it is concise, does not include some of the finer detail on topics that an instructor may choose to clarify. I like the format of the introduction which sets the groundwork for the text. The style of writing makes for enjoyable, interesting reading while delivering comprehensive information. I think that my students will enjoy the informal diction. The courses I teach need more breadth than depth which this text has. The text is comprehensive while being concise. Reviewed by Denise Griffin, Adjunct Faculty / ABE Program Coordinator and Instructor, Holyoke Community College on 6/29/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications.

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