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The Western Heritage, Volume II: Since 1648 (Brief 3rd Edition)
The Western Heritage Volume II Since 1648 - Brief 3rd Edition Author:Donald M. Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank M. Turner, A. Daniel Frankforter, Donald Kagan This concise, full-color survey of Western civilization provides an exceptionally balanced survey of the political, social, and cultural development of Western civilization--its strengths and weaknesses, and the controversies surrounding it. Covers the major eras of Western civilization from England and France in the 17th century... more » to the Cold War and the emergence of the New Europe. Focuses on several critical themes--1) the development of political freedom, constitutional government, and concern for the rule of law and individual rights; 2) the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; 3) the development of science and technology and their expanding impact on thought, social institutions, and everyday life; 4) the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture. For anyone interested in Western Civilization and European History.« less