{"product_id":"western-civilization-a-brief-history-paperback","title":"Western Civilization: A Brief History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul R. Waibel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive yet concise introduction to Western Civilization, designed to interest and engage contemporary students\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization: A Brief History \u003c\/i\u003eis a concise one-volume survey that covers the subject's ancient origins through to the early 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Stressing social and intellectual history, rather than merely listing names and dates, this stimulating resource offers a more consistent and reader-friendly narrative than traditional textbooks. The author, with 40 years' experience teaching college-level Western Civilization and World History courses, emphasizes topics that stimulate student interest and encourage classroom participation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA mixture of Judeo-Christian, Greco-Roman, Germanic traditions, Western Civilization first appeared in Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The text explores key events, figures, themes, and characteristics in the history of Western Civilization. Grouped into six parts, chapters include brief chronologies of events, maps, and illustrations. Topics include Europe in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of medieval Christianity, Darwin and the Theory of Evolution, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, the World Wars of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the Cold War, and many others. Written with the needs of today's students in mind, this textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers accessible and straightforward coverage of the history of Western Civilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a consistent style of writing and organizational theme\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes chronological overviews of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization: A Brief History \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal introductory textbook for both traditional and non-traditional programs and Western Civilization courses at universities and colleges, as well as for those in dual enrollment and home school settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive yet concise introduction to Western Civilization, designed to interest and engage contemporary students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization: A Brief History\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise one-volume survey that covers the subject's ancient origins through to the early 21st century. Stressing social and intellectual history, rather than merely listing names and dates, this stimulating resource offers a more consistent and reader-friendly narrative than traditional textbooks. The author, with 40 years' experience teaching college-level Western Civilization and World History courses, emphasizes topics that stimulate student interest and encourage classroom participation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mixture of Judeo-Christian, Greco-Roman, and Germanic traditions, Western Civilization first appeared in Europe following the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. The text explores key events, figures, themes, and characteristics in the history of Western Civilization. Grouped into six parts, chapters include brief chronologies of events, maps, and illustrations. Topics include Europe in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of medieval Christianity, Darwin and the Theory of Evolution, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, the World Wars of the 20th century, the Cold War, and many others. Written with the needs of today's students in mind, this textbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers accessible and straightforward coverage of the history of Western Civilization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a consistent style of writing and organizational theme\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes chronological overviews of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization: A Brief History\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal introductory textbook for both traditional and non- traditional programs and Western Civilization courses at universities and colleges, as well as for those in dual enrollment and home school settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL R. WAIBEL\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History Emeritus at Belhaven University. He has published numerous articles and reviews in scholarly journals, periodicals, reference works, and anthologies, and is author and co-author of several history texts including \u003ci\u003eTwentieth-Century Europe: A Brief History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMartin Luther: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.4 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51790839709984,"sku":"9781119160717","price":137.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9a7c914b3e54b888a5e48f397119cc54.webp?v=1780686110","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/western-civilization-a-brief-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}