Western Civilization in a Global Context: Prehistory to the Enlightenment

Sources and Documents

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

AvKenneth L. Campbell

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-09-24
Mått169 x 244 x 28 mm
Vikt903 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor320
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781472523044

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Introduction: Reading and Interpreting Sources 1: The Beginnings of History and the Bronze Age 2: The Ancient Near East 3: Greece and the Mediterranean World 4: The Hellenistic Age and the Rise of Rome 5: The Roman Empire 6: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism 7: Early European Civilization, Byzantine Civilization, and Islamic Civilization 8: The Transition from the Early to the High Middle Ages from the Ninth to the Eleventh Century 9: The High Middle Ages 10: The Crises of the Late Middle Ages 11: Renaissance in Europe and Ming China 12: The Beginnings of European Expansion 13: Religious Reformation in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 14: Cultural Interaction During the Age of European Expansion 15: Absolute Monarchy and Political Revolution in the Seventeenth Century 16: The Scientific Revolution and Political Theory in the Seventeenth Century 17: The Enlightenment Glossary Bibliography Index

Campbell's Western Civilization in Global Context provides a useful variety of written and visual primary sources, which are suitable for introductory courses on Western Civilization and the relations of the West with the wider world. Particularly valuable, and what makes this volume novel, is the inclusion in most chapters of a non-Western source for easy comparison with Western and Middle Eastern sources. The brief introductions and study questions give just the right balance of guidance and freedom, making this collection useful in a variety of classroom settings.