Adler and Pouwels's WORLD CIVILIZATIONS offers broad-based coverage of the world's major civilizations; in a brief-chapter format that presents information in manageable segments. The focused treatment of topics throughout history covers every major epoch and follows general patterns and processes; while illuminating history through specific examples and a particular emphasis on social and cultural topics.
#341474 in Books Fenby Jonathan 2016-11-08 2016-11-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.51 x 1.85 x 6.31l; .0 #File Name: 1250096839576 pagesFrance A Modern History from the Revolution to the War with Terror
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. An excellent read on modern FranceBy Daniel WeitzThis book is terrific; and covers events thru the terrorist attacks in the Spring of 2016. It has a section of photographs and an excellent set of bibliographical notes for further reading. The book is an outstanding read; and difficult to put down. Its concentration on contemporary events; and how France ended up in its current predicament is enlightening. Characters such as Louis-Philip and the literary and scientific figures become 'real-people'.The book is at its best in two areas: showing continuity through political changes; with leaders moving to and fro from party to party in what the author describes as a conservative nation with a tradition of left-wing rebellion; and most importantly discussing the 'morosite' that afflicts modern France with its loss of confidence and Moslem immigrants that are a major problem.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great historyBy FaxoncatGreat book2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Sloppy Errors and Innacurate HistoryBy Brandon OBrienAs a frequent reader of history books; I find that the books I most enjoy are historically accurate while being engaging and well-written. So many history books manage the former but fail in the latter. Fenton's book is the opposite.As I work my way through the book; it has managed to keep me interested and engaged. Unfortunately; only 50 pages in; I've already found 3 factual errors that make me question the reliability of the rest of the book.Page 15: Marie Antoinette went to the scaffold in October; not November; as Fenby claims.Page 41: Fenby states that the Duke of Berry is the eldest son of King Charles X. He was actually the younger son. The childless Duke of Angoulême was the older son and the heir to the throne.Page 49: Charles X did not have the Expiatory Chapel built in memory of his brother Louis XVI. Construction began in 1816 at the direction of Louis XVIII. It was completed during he reign of Charles X in 1826.Perhaps these are inconsequential errors. Still; they were errors that I was able to pick up on without even having to consult other historical sources. What a shame that such mistakes could be allowed to be published.
