Chronologically organized; this two-volume survey presents the cultural achievements of Western civilization--art; music; history; literature; theater; film; and the other arts--within their historical contexts. Includes hundreds of illustrations; "personal perspective" boxes that bring to life the events of the day; and brief sections at the end of each chapter describing the cultural legacy of the era discussed.
#524521 in Books 2010-10-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.70 x .50 x 8.40l; 1.14 #File Name: 0077382404256 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical sources: a good IdeaBy Ms. BFor our history class studying; I like this notion of including source materials written (or painted; sculpted; etc.) during the time of the events we read about in history. It makes it possible to relate history to a single person. It gives a view of what "common knowledge" or "radical belief" was during that time. Some of them are too brief to give a clear idea of the whole document from which they were excerpted; but I understand that publishing costs are probably prohibitive.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. New Book for CollegeBy BDenOrdered item for my son for one of his classes. The book is new and as described. He will keep for future reference also.
