Dear Susan,
 
Connah's book is good, thorough and well written but focuses mostly on
Australia. The Orser/Fagen book is more of a methodological intro, yet
still very valuable.
 
As for the more culture history aspect there is Brian Fagan's, Clash of
Cultures, with a world-wide perspective. A bit superficial but with lot's
of references to go from.
 
You might also consider Ch. Orser's reader, Images of the recent past. A
collection of important papers.
 
You might also want to look at my references and www-links list, browse
from the syllabus:
 
http://www.uni-bamberg.de/~ba5am1/eu_exp_1.htm
 
General introductions are in blue
 
have fun,
 
Detlef
 
 
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