Western Civilization
Western Civilization

Author: Marvin Perry

Publisher:

Published: 2000-05

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9780618044238

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"Western Civilization: A Brief History" emphasizes the history of ideas presented within a political chronology. Perry' s distinctive writing style and unique approach make this abridged version of "Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics & Society" an engaging text for the Western civilization survey course. The Fifth Edition includes coverage of recent events and provides students with the pedagogical tools to analyze and interpret events in context. Chapter introductions and chronologies allow students to easily identify important themes, while review questions serve to reinforce knowledge and aid in exam preparation.Material including Muslim artistic and cultural contributions, the French and Russian Revolutions, modern artists, and the battles of WWII has been added to enhance this edition.Graphic features include captions for all maps and an expanded color art section with a new essay on contemporary art.

Western Civilization
Western Civilization

Author: Thomas F. X. Noble

Publisher:

Published: 1998-12-07

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9780395885499

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The Brief Edition of Western Civilization presents a strong chronological and political framework and seamlessly integrates the social and cultural forces that have shaped the western past. Two related themes are pursued throughout: 1) Europe in relation to the rest of the world and non-Western influences, and 2) power in all its senses, public and private; economic, social, cultural, and political; symbolic and real.

Noble-Western Civilization
Noble-Western Civilization

Author: Noble

Publisher:

Published: 2001-07

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 9780618102129

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This team of expert scholars present an integration of social and cultural history within a chronological, political framework. The result is a clear, incisive account of the forces that have shaped the Western past that focuses on two main themes - power in all its senses and the role of frontier and non-European regions in the historical development of the West. The third edition has now been extensively revised and includes; new 'information technology' essay feature which offers glimpses of key innovations in communication technology; new chapter outlines; extremely useful pronunciation guide; web research exercises

Western Civilization: To 1715
Western Civilization: To 1715

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 9780618102105

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This team of expert scholars present an integration of social and cultural history within a chronological, political framework. The result is a clear, incisive account of the forces that have shaped the Western past that focuses on two main themes - power in all its senses and the role of frontier and non-European regions in the historical development of the West. The third edition has now been extensively revised and includes; new 'information technology' essay feature which offers glimpses of key innovations in communication technology; new chapter outlines; extremely useful pronunciation guide; web research exercises

From the 1400s
From the 1400s

Author: Perry

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Published: 2003-02

Total Pages: 706

ISBN-13: 9780618271030

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This survey text presents the Western intellectual tradition within a chronology of political history. Known for its accessible writing style, Western Civilization appeals to students and instructors alike for its brevity, clarity, and careful selection of content. New technology resources, including Houghton Mifflin's Eduspace course management system, make learning more engaging and instruction more efficient.In the Eighth Edition, several new pedagogical features support students throughout the term. Chapter-opening focus questions direct students to important themes, while a glossary reinforces key terms and concepts. New icons in the text direct students to online resources such as maps, primary sources, and practice test questions. In addition, the new edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color maps with physical geography essays, and primary source excerpts.

From the Renaissance to 1815
From the Renaissance to 1815

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher:

Published: 2002-07

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780618170524

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With an emphasis on social history, this text provides a high-interest narrative for students, integrating political and cultural phenomena into its socially oriented narrative. Highlights of the new seventh edition include: * New! Images in Society--Four photo essays comparing visual sources from similar periods will teach students how to analyse visual sources as historical data * New! Pedagogical features increased in this revision include: Key Terms, Comparative time lines, Chapter outlines * Extensive topics revision: Expanded Egyptian religion section New! Material on the polls and Greek democracy New! Discussion of the Romanization of Italy and the provinces New! Material on the origins of Christian sacraments Revised discussion on the Peace of God New! In depth exploration of the cultural consequences of the Crusades Revised section on the Atlantic Slave Trade Updated material on nationalism to incorporate new scholarship Reworked Chapter 31 to include globalisation, and offering updated coverage of recent world events including those of November 11

From Absolutism to the Present
From Absolutism to the Present

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher:

Published: 2002-07-12

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13:

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With an emphasis on social history, this text provides a high-interest narrative for students, integrating political and cultural phenomena into its socially oriented narrative. Highlights of the new seventh edition include: * New! Images in Society--Four photo essays comparing visual sources from similar periods will teach students how to analyse visual sources as historical data * New! Pedagogical features increased in this revision include: Key Terms, Comparative time lines, Chapter outlines * Extensive topics revision: Expanded Egyptian religion section New! Material on the polls and Greek democracy New! Discussion of the Romanization of Italy and the provinces New! Material on the origins of Christian sacraments Revised discussion on the Peace of God New! In depth exploration of the cultural consequences of the Crusades Revised section on the Atlantic Slave Trade Updated material on nationalism to incorporate new scholarship Reworked Chapter 31 to include globalisation, and offering updated coverage of recent world events including those of November 11