Civilizations Past and Present, written by specialists in Islamic, African, Asian, Ancient, and East European historymdash; offers a clear and accessible analysis of diverse trends shaping world history. nbsp; Civilizations Past and Present, now in its Twelfth Edition, is a survey text well known in the marketplace for its readability, offering a strong narrative exploration of world history that examines details at levels appropriate for both students and instructors. The bookrsquo;s narrativendash;enriched by photographs, maps, primary source documents, timelines, and other pedagogical aidsndash;places great emphasis on the connections between the worldrsquo;s many cultures and regions. The book uses intriguing avenues of historical interpretation and examines all of the major areas of historical study:nbsp; social, political, economic, religious, cultural, and geographic.