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Western Civilization: A Brief History

Western Civilization: A Brief HistoryAuthor: Jackson J. Spielvogel
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 44766

Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Pages: 656
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9

ISBN: 0495099732
Dewey Decimal Number: 909.09821
EAN: 9780495099734
ASIN: 0495099732

Publication Date: January 3, 2007
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Product Description
Put the world today into context by learning about the past through this brief, best-selling Western Civilization text that has helped thousands of students succeed in the course. Jack Spielvogel's engaging style of writing weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. You will also be exposed to primary source documents - actual historical documents that are the foundation for the historical analysis you read in the chapter. These documents include letters, poems, and songs through history-documents that actually enliven the past. Throughout the book there are also helpful tools to help you digest the reading including outlines, chronologies, numerous maps and key terms with definitions.


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4 out of 5 stars satisfied   June 12, 2009
B. Brittain (wisconsin)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful

the cover & firs few pages were more tattered than stated on the description. Otherwise shipped fast, no complaints.


2 out of 5 stars like new? really???   August 30, 2009
B. Hammel
1 out of 7 found this review helpful

the book has water damage all overr and tons of writing and highlighted notes. i thought when i purchased a "like new" book it would be LIKE NEW. It was not worth what i paid for the book... only thing good was that it shipped fast.