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Full Title: Western Civilization: A Brief History, Volume II Author: Jackson J. Spielvogel Binding: Paperback Pages: 504 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Publication Date: 01 January 2010 ISBN 0495571490 Dewey Decimal: 909 Availability:Ready for order |
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This brief, best-selling Western civilization book has helped thousands of readers learn about the world they live in by exploring the story of its past. Jack Spielvogel's engaging, chronological narrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. Each chapter offers a substantial introduction and conclusion that sparks students' imaginations by giving them a context within which to understand these disparate themes. And while the single-author narrative makes it easy for students to follow the story of Western civilization, Spielvogel has included dozens of maps and primary sources--including official documents, poems, and songs--that enliven the past while introducing students to the challenges involved in interpreting history.
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Came in a timely manner, has excellent scholarship for introductory survey; CD Rom also helpful -
Liked Vol. I better
I thought Vol. I was much easier to follow. Vol. II jumped from one event to another and not necessarily in order. For example, one paragraph talks about Hitler committing suicide; two paragraphs later the Holocaust is discussed. I found it hard to read.
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