The Humanistic Tradition Volume II: The Early Modern World to the Present

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Interdisciplinary in approach and topical in focus the sixth edition of The Humanistic Tradition continues to bring to life humankinds creative legacy. With more than 800 illustrations and some 150 literary sources in accessible translations this widely acclaimed humanities survey takes a global perspective that is at once selective and engaging and helps students better understand the relationship between world cultures. Available in multiple formats The Humanistic Tradition examines the political economic and social contexts out of which historys most memorable achievements emerged.