Contemporary World History

Contemporary World History, 7th Edition is a history textbook published by Cengage Learning that examines global developments across the twentieth century and into the new millennium. Written by William Duiker, the book chronicles major historical events while analyzing the underlying issues that shaped the era.

The text balances a broad global perspective with focused attention on the distinct characteristics of individual regions and civilizations. It combines political, economic, social, and cultural history within a chronological synthesis designed for students.

To illustrate central historical points for students, the textbook includes a selection of primary source documents.