Facts101 is your complete guide to World, A History, Volume One, to 1500. In this book, you will learn topics such as The Great River Valleys: Accelerating Change and Developing States, A Succession of Civilizations: Ambition and Instability, Rebuilding the World:Recoveries, New Initiatives, and Their Limits, and The Great Schools plus much more. With key features such as key terms, people and places, Facts101 gives you all the information you need to prepare for your next exam. Our practice tests are specific to the textbook and we have designed tools to make the most of your limited study time.