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Taking sides

by Joseph R. Mitchell, Helen Buss Mitchell · 1999

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[This volume] is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in world history. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading historians and commentators on world history, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.... [It] actively develops students' critical thinking skills. -Back cover.

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ancient historyancient historyMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 400 pages

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