University of Toronto Press Paperback English
The Shaping of Western Civilization
Volume Two: from the Reformation to the Present, Third Edition
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In this overview, Michael Burger provides a brief historical narrative of Western civilization. The no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-author approach make this book a valuable asset for every history student. This new edition includes additional coverage of race and slavery in the eighteenth century, twentieth-century imperialism, and twenty-first-century developments such as populism – both right and left. New and improved maps make it easier for students to follow major developments.
In this overview, Michael Burger provides a brief historical narrative of Western civilization. The no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-author approach make this book a valuable asset for every history student. This new edition includes additional coverage of race and slavery in the eighteenth century, twentieth-century imperialism, and twenty-first-century developments such as populism – both right and left. New and improved maps make it easier for students to follow major developments.