Best-selling author Jackson Spielvogel has helped over one million students learn about the present by exploring the past. Spielvogel's engaging narrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. WESTERN CIVILIZATION includes 155 maps and excerpts of more than 250 primary sources that enliven the past while introducing students to the source material of historical scholarship. Additionally, the text is illustrated with 430 photographs that add visual context. A variety of pedagogical tools, including features on relevant films and end-of-chapter study aids, make this edition accessible to any learning style. The book is available in a variety of split options. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
A variety of pedagogical tools, including focus and critical thinking questions, primary source features with assignable questions, and end-of-chapter study aids, make this edition accessible to any learning style.
Join over one million students who have used Spielvogel’s texts to be successful in their Western Civilization course! There’s a reason WESTERN CIVILIZATION is the best seller: it makes the story of history come alive.
This edition includes new historiographical sections along with updated scholarship and new images.
Prepared by James T. Baker of Western Kentucky University, the Study Guide includes chapter outlines and summaries, a glossary of key terms for each chapter, analysis of primary source documents, and questions that include matching, ...
This edition includes new historiographical sections along with updated scholarship and new images.
There are many reasons why this is the number one selling Western Civilization text in the country. The clear, single-author narrative by Jackson Spielvogel presents history in an appealing and accessible manner.
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Best-selling author Jackson Spielvogel helps readers learn about the present by exploring the past.
Henry of Navarre was offered the hand of Charles IX's sister with the wedding to take place in Paris . The proposed marriage proved to be a deception intended to lure Protestant leaders to the capital city where they could be ...
Religion, everyday life, and transforming moments are the three main themes of the book that make the past interesting, intelligible, and relevant to today's students.