western civilization

Explores the artistic, architectural, scientific, legal, political, and medical advancements of ancient Rome. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, maps, a glossary, and additional resources.

Highlights critical moments that shaped the history and development of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York.

A collection of eighty essays which span the career of author Jacques Barzun.

Examines twenty-first-century strains on relations in the West as Europe continues its opposition towards American foreign and economic policies and discusses the causes and implications of the rift maintaining that only by working together can the problems be adequately addressed.

Describes many things that originally came from Africa, including music, dance, foods, animals, fashion, and art.

Chronicles the history of the Western nations and discusses how Western civilization was discovered, the major events that shaped its history, and the challenges that it will face in the twenty-first century.

"... examines dozens of compelling stories that describe these documents; their creation, motivation, influence, importance, historical and social context, provenance; and their connections to contemporary information objects, technologies, and trends"--Back cover.

A collection of brief essays on controversial topics in Western civilization, including the role of the slave society in Athenian democracy, whether Christianity liberated women, motivations of the Crusades, the role of ethnic leaders in the disintegration of Yugoslavia, and more.

Presents an overview of the civilization of Ancient Rome and discusses its impact on Western society.