History of Western Civilization (Volume I and II)

Author: (American) Lerner et al., translated by Wang Juefei et al.
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Over fifty years, The Story of Western Civilization has been reprinted eleven times, and hundreds of thousands of students have witnessed its outstanding achievements. By telling the development of Western concepts, values, social, and political systems, from the earliest Mesopotamian society to the modern culture that advances steadily and revives amid internal conflicts in Eastern Europe—The Story of Western Civilization weaves together culture, society, and life to create a vibrant historical tapestry. It is not just an encyclopedia of political events, dates, and figures, but also combines individual personalities and distinctive civilizations to present them vividly to us. How are philosophical ideas, religious trends, or artistic works connected to current affairs? How do political systems affect social life? The Story of Western Civilization provides clear, vivid, engaging, and thorough answers to these and other important questions. The twelfth edition, the new version, builds on the many strengths of the original book while incorporating the latest academic knowledge to more comprehensively cover all periods of social history. With The Story of Western Civilization, students have found the best learning path—it is not just a simple encyclopedia of political events or a superficial impression of social life, but a comprehensive portrayal of the entire civilization's history.