23 History
The American Yawp Vol. 1: Before 1877
Edited by Joseph L. Locke (University of Houston-Victoria) and Ben Wright (University of Texas at Dallas)
2019
Licence: CC BY-SA
The American Yawp is a free, online, collaboratively built American history textbook. Over 300 historians joined together to create the book they wanted for their own students—an accessible, synthetic narrative that reflects the best of recent historical scholarship and provides a jumping-off point for discussions in the U.S. history classroom and beyond.
Formats: Online and PDF
Suggested for: HIST 235
The American Yawp Vol. II: Since 1877
Edited by Joseph L. Locke (University of Houston-Victoria) and Ben Wright (University of Texas at Dallas)
2019
Licence: CC BY-SA
The American Yawp is a free, online, collaboratively built American history textbook. Over 300 historians joined together to create the book they wanted for their own students—an accessible, synthetic narrative that reflects the best of recent historical scholarship and provides a jumping-off point for discussions in the U.S. history classroom and beyond.
Formats: Online and PDF
Suggested for: HIST 235
Ancient World History to 1300 C.E.
Meshack Owino, Shelley Rose, and Kelly L. Wrenhaven (Cleveland State University)
2019
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
This textbook is divided into three sections: Africa, Asia & Americas, and Europe. It explores the history of the world from pre-historic times to 1300 C.E., paying specific attention to the interconnections (or disconnections) between peoples and regions. Students are encouraged to think beyond their experiences with western civilizations to recognize the widespread impact of historical events and trends, including how they helped shape the world today. Touching upon each world region, the readings investigate the impact of environment, economics, politics, and religion on diverse societies. Key topics are sites of change and integration such as the rise of cities, religion, technology, migration and trade, the spread of disease, gender relationships, warfare and social movements.
Formats: Online, EPUB, and MOBI
Suggested for: HIST 208
Canada 150: Migration and Multiculturalism – Global Challenge, Canadian Experience
Edited by Desmond Glynn (The Chang School, Toronto Metropolitan University)
2017
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
Audio program on the themes of migration and multiculturalism as a historical retrospective to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. The recordings consist of excerpts from audio lectures by renowned university professors (John Bosher, David Gagan, Robert Harney, and Roberto Perin) that were originally recorded as part of print/audio courses offered through CJRT-FM and Open College.
Formats: Online, audio files
Suggested for: HIST 225
Canada and Speeches from the Throne: Narrating a Nation, 1935-2015
Alexander Washkowsky, Braden Sapara, Brady Dean, Sarah Hoag, Rebecca Morris-Hurl, Dayle Steffen, Joshua Switzer, and Deklen Wolbaum (University of Regina)
2020
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