Western Civilization: Comprehensive Volume

Western Civilization: Comprehensive Volume by Spielvogel, Jackson J.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780534568351.

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. This text truly tells a story that students will understand. WESTERN CIVILIZATION strikes a true balance and provides a synthesis of political, economic, social, religious, military, cultural, and intellectual history. This balance gives students a solid foundation for further study in history. Chapter 29, The Contemporary Western World Since 1970 is a particularly good illustration of the texts balance. The books documents and maps are useful and superb.