A History of Western Society, Vol. 2 (7th Edition, Study Guide)

A History of Western Society, Vol. 2 (7th Edition, Study Guide)
by John P. McKay, Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler

A History of Western Society, Vol. 2 (7th Edition, Study Guide)
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Author: Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler, John P. McKay
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-07-01
ISBN: 061817060X
Number of pages: 785
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company

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Book Review: Fine Survey Text
Summary: 4 Stars

This is a very good Western Civilization textbook. I use it in my own Western Civilization survey course, and my students have generally responded very well to it. My main objection is the high cost, but that is a problem common to all survey texts. It provides a good base narrative and plenty of detail. Is it perfect? No, but no textbook will ever be exactly what the instructor or students want. I think it and the Kishlansky text are the two best out there right now. This book is indeed not the Cliff note version of history, nor should it be. If something like Cliff notes is the key to passing the AP history exam, I would suggest that the AP history exam is a poor measure of one's mastery of European history.

Summary of A History of Western Society, Vol. 2 (7th Edition, Study Guide)

A 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 students' interest. The authors pay careful attention to traditional political and cultural developments, providing a balanced, well-rounded view of Western history as a whole. Designed to appeal to a more visual student body, the Seventh Edition devotes increased attention to cultural history. The text's photo and map programs have been enhanced, with a stronger relationship between the narrative and illustrations. Scholarly updates throughout the text include new information on Egyptian religion; a revised discussion of the polis and Greek democracy; new material on the origins of Christian sacraments; an expanded discussion on the Peace of God; a new exploration of the cultural consequences of the Crusades; updated scholarship on the Atlantic slave trade; and a revised discussion of nationalism.

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