Western Civilization: A Brief History
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Put the world today into context by learning about the past through this brief, best-selling Western Civilization text that has helped thousands of students succeed in the course. Jack Spielvogel's... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0495571474
ISBN13:9780495571476
Release Date:January 2010
Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company
Length:732 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.9" x 9.9"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
this is a good introductory book for western civilization. if u r new to the field of western civilization, then read this book before any more advanced or complicated books...
Western Civilization: A Brief History
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I used Spielvogel's _Western Civilization: A Brief History_ when teaching a Humanities I course. _A Brief History_ is a shorter, paperback adaptation of Spielvogel's longer _Western Civilization_. Of the Western Civ texts I've used before (including the longer version of Spielvogel, I thought _A Brief History_ was the most successful. Spielvogel did a good job of choosing the most important historical events and cultural developments to include in his shorter version, at least those most likely to be included in a Western Civ course. Important information is clear both from subheadings and from the text itself, and short samples of primary texts that give students a taste of the past are included. Students also seemed to enjoy reading the _Brief History_ more other Western Civ texts I've taught. Women's history is well-represented. Only caveat: Because the text is a shorter version, not much of Asian, African, or Indian history is included.
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