A History of Western SocietyA bestseller in its field, A History of Western Society examines the lives of both historical figures and ordinary people, using an engaging, lively writing style to capture and maintain student interest. The authors pay careful attention to political and cultural phenomena, providing a balanced account of Western history as a whole.In addition to its emphasis on social history, the Eighth Edition retains the text's hallmark pedagogical features and visual appeal. In order to promote critical thinking, Listening to the Past features present primary source documents and Questions for Analysis that reinforce themes in social history. Individuals in Society biography features focus on the impact of historical events on an individual or group and explain the actions taken by those people. |
Contents
The Iceman | 8 |
Chapter | 16 |
Egypt the Land of the Pharaohs | 17 |
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A History of Western Society: From Antiquity to 1500, Volume 1 John P. McKay,Bennett D. Hill,John Buckler No preview available - 2005 |
A History of Western Society: From Antiquity to the Enlightment, Volume 1 John P. McKay No preview available - 2005 |
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