Download or read book Palgrave Advances in World Histories written by M. Hughes-Warrington and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-10-14 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World histories vary widely in shape, structure, and range in space and time. In Palgrave Advances in World Histories, ten leading world historians examine the many forms of world history writing, offering an accessible, engaging and comprehensive overview of what it is and what world historians do. This work is a valuable introduction to those new to the field, but will also stimulate discussion, debate and reflection.