Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Sources of World History
Mark A. Kishlansky · 2003
72/100
👍 Worth It
A well-constructed academic anthology that gives college students genuine contact with primary sources across all major civilizations — not a skimmed highlight reel but actual excerpts long enough to think with. It is strictly a supplement, not a standalone read, and some instructors will quibble with editorial choices, but as a classroom companion it earns its place.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance78
craft72
originality60
accuracy82
hype75
age-fit80
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict72
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