Ways of the World with Sources, Volume 1

Bedford/St. Martin's publishes Ways of the World with Sources, Volume 1: A Brief Global History, 5th Edition, a world history textbook written by Robert W. Strayer and Eric W. Nelson. Designed for students, this work combines narrative historical coverage with an integrated reader.

The content structures historical study around broad global patterns rather than isolated regional accounts. This approach helps students track overarching developments and interactions across world history.

By pairing thematic synthesis with primary source materials directly in the text, the volume supports historical skill development. The 2022 release provides structured material for introductory global history courses.