WESTERN CIVILIZATION IN A GLOBAL CO - Sources and Documents

Western Civilization in a Global Context is a source collection that introduces a comparative element to the study of Western civilization, offering students an opportunity to explore non-Western perspectives. An interesting and provocative set of readings are included, from a range of primary sources, including official documents, historical writings, literary sources, letters, speeches, interviews as well as visual sources. These different sources are carefully selected with a view to generating class discussion and providing students with a sense of the different approaches historians might take to understanding the past. Volume I covers prehistory to the Enlightenment, including sources that offer insight into the political, social, religious, cultural and intellectual history of this period. Topics covered include: - The Rise of Rome - Byzantine Civilization - The Renaissance in Europe and China - Religious Reformation - European Expansion - The Scientific Revolution To aid student engagement and understanding, the book begins with a guide to using primary sources and includes questions for discussion throughout. Western Civilization in a Global Context is the ideal companion for students who want to explore the contribution of non-Western cultures, and gain a more thorough understanding of the complex history of the world as a result.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth L Campbell, Kenneth L. Campbell, Kenneth L. (Monmouth University Campbell, Prof. Kenneth L. (Monmouth University Campbell, Campbell Kenneth L
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.09.2015
• EAN: 9781472523044
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-2304-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Antike, 1500 bis heute, Christi Geburt bis 1500 nach Chr., HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / World, General & world history, CE period up to c 1500, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Ancient History, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, General and world history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599