The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization
- ISBN-10
- 1596980664
- ISBN-13
- 9781596980662
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 340
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-05-27
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Anthony Esolen
Description
In The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to Western Civilization , Esolen describes the cultures that formed Western civilization, and explains to readers how each of them—from the Ancient Greeks and Romans, to the Renaissance humanists—has shaped the world we live in today. The latest work in the Politically Incorrect Guide (P.I.G.) series shows how the West laid the cornerstones of all modern civilization, including historical, artistic, and intellectual achievements.
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- 2008-05-27
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