Western Civilization in a Global Context: The Modern Age - Sources and Documents (Hardcover)

"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 to provide students with a sense of the different approaches historians might take to understanding the past. Volume II covers the modern period, from the Enlightenment to the 21st century, including sources that help gain insight into the political, social, religious, cultural and intellectual history of this period. Topics covered include: - The American and French Revolutions - The Age of Nationalism - The New Imperialism - Two World Wars and the Interwar Crisis - The Cold War - Decolonization To aid student engagement and understanding, the book begins with a guide to using primary sources, includes questions for discussion throughout and concludes with a glossary of key terms. "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 understand the complex history of the world as a result.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2015
First published:	February 2015
Authors:	Kenneth L. Campbell
Dimensions:	244 x 169 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	424
ISBN-13:	978-1-4725-2947-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945
LSN:	1-4725-2947-2
Barcode:	9781472529473

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