This concise, full-color survey of Western civilization provides an exceptionally balanced survey of the political, social, and cultural development of Western civilization--its strengths and weaknesses, and the controversies surrounding it. Covers the major eras of Western civilization from its birth to the Cold War and the emergence of the New Europe. Focuses on several critical themes--1) the development of political freedom, constitutional government, and concern for the rule of law and individual rights; 2) the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; 3) the development of science and technology and their expanding impact on thought, social institutions, and everyday life; 4) the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. For anyone interested in Western Civilization and European History.
Frank Miller Turner Knihy
Frank M. Turner byl významným historikem myšlenek, který strávil celou svou kariéru na Yaleu. Zanechal nesmazatelnou stopu jako vědec, učitel, mentor a vedoucí administrativní pracovník. Jeho práce se soustředila na intelektuální dějiny a jeho hluboký vliv na tuto oblast je dodnes patrný. Turnerův odkaz žije dál v jeho přínosu pro akademickou obec a v inspiraci, kterou poskytl svým studentům a kolegům.
The Western Heritage - Third Edition
- 436 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
"Volume I: to 1740" A core text for introductory-level survey courses in Western Civilization and European History and Civilization. Written by leading scholars in the field, this authoritative text presents an engaging and balanced narrative of the central developments in Western history. Seamlessly integrating coverage of social, cultural and political history, this text is presented in a flexible chronological organization. The new Ninth Edition provides updated scholarship, expanded coverage of cultural history, the ancient Near East, late antiquity, imperialism, and the Holocaust.