Western Civilization Pre-history to the Renaissance

This is an excellent book to use in college/university level western civilization courses. What are the major forces that have molded western civilization? How has the history, literature, philosophy, ideals and practices of the past influenced 21st century western society? What lessons can we learn from looking back? This book offers you the opportunity to learn about the ideas, events, politics and people that have shaped western society. The transcripts cover from Pre-History to the Renaissance as described by Eugen Weber, internationally-renowned author and professor emeritus at the University ofCalifornia at Los Angles. They form part of the critically acclaimed Annenberg/CPB Project course titled The Western Tradition. The readings are chosen from collections of historical articles. Combined they integrate political, social, cultural, economic and religious events that examines these issues: ? the relationship between ideas and personal experiences, ? the crucial link between military structures and the social order, ? the effects of ideas on the arts and architecture, and ? the profound differences, continuing into the 21st century, between the values and living conditions of the elite and popular masses.Kowalick, Thomas M. is the author of 'Western Civilization Pre-history to the Renaissance' with ISBN 9780978717100 and ISBN 0978717104.