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Michael Burger

The Shaping of Western Civilization: Volume One: From Antiquity to the Reformation, Third Edition

The Shaping of Western Civilization: Volume One: From Antiquity to the Reformation, Third Edition

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Michael Burgers book provides a brief historical narrative of Western civilization, with a no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-author approach. It models how historians use written and material evidence to draw conclusions more effectively. The third edition features stylistic and substantive revisions throughout, with additional coverage of the neolithic revolution, the evolving self-definition of the West, race in the Middle Ages, the Crusades, and the conquest of the Americas. New and improved maps will make it easier for students to follow major developments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press


Michael Burger's "Overview of Western Civilization" offers a concise historical account of the West, presenting a straightforward and well-written narrative by a single author. This affordable book is a valuable resource for history students, as it demonstrates how historians use written and material evidence to draw meaningful conclusions. The third edition includes stylistic and substantive revisions, with additional coverage of the neolithic revolution, the evolving self-definition of the West, race in the Middle Ages, the Crusades, and the conquest of the Americas. The book also features improved maps to aid students in tracking major developments.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 235 x 189 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487529697
Edition number: 3 ed

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