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A comprehensive yet concise introduction to Western Civilization, designed to interest and engage contemporary students Western Civilization: A Brief History is a concise one-volume survey that covers the subject's ancient origins through to the early 21 st 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.
A 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 th century, the Cold War, and many others. Written with the needs of today's students in mind, this textbook:
- Offers accessible and straightforward coverage of the history of Western Civilization
- Provides a consistent style of writing and organizational theme
- Includes chronological overviews of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East
Western Civilization: A Brief History 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.
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Part I
Ancient and Classical Civilization: An Overview
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The Cradle of Civilization
Chronology
- c. 8000â5000 BC
- Neolithic Age
- c. 3500 BC
- First Cities Appear in Sumer
- c. 3300â3100 BC
- First Writing Appears in Sumer
- c. 3100 BC
- Civilization Appears in Nile River Valley
- c. 2500 BC
- Civilization Appears in Indus River Valley
- c. 2150 BC
- Epic of Gilgamesh is Written Down
- c. 2100â2050 BC
- Code of UrâNammu, Oldest Known Law Code
- c. 1900 BC
- Abram (Abraham) Leads Hebrews From Ur to Canaan
- c. 1754 BC
- Law Code of Hammurabi
- c. 1500 BC
- Civilization Appears in Yellow River Valley
- c. 1446 BC
- One Possible Date for Hebrew Exodus from Egypt
- c. 1393 BC
- Birth of Moses
- c. 1270 BC
- One Possible Date for Hebrew Exodus from Egypt
- c. 1024â930 BC
- United Kingdom of Israel
- 722 BC
- Assyria Conquers northern Kingdom of Israel
- 587 BC
- Babylonians Capture Jerusalem, Fall of Kingdom of Judah
Birth of Civilization
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Ancient and Classical Civilization: An Overview
- Part II: Europe in the Middle Ages: An Overview
- Part III: Birth of Modern Europe: An Overview
- Part IV: Nineteenth Century: An Overview
- Part V: The Crisis of Western Civilization: An Overview
- Part VI: The End of Europe: An Overview
- Index
- End User License Agreement