History of Western Civilization (Vol. 1 & 2)

Author: (American) Lerner et al. (Auth.), Wang Juefei et al. (Trans.)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Over fifty years, The History of Western Civilization has been reprinted eleven times, and hundreds of thousands of students have witnessed its outstanding achievements. By narrating the development of Western concepts, values, social, and political systems, from the earliest Mesopotamian society to the steady progress and revival of modern culture in Eastern Europe—The History of Western Civilization weaves together culture, society, and life, creating vivid historical tapestries. It is not just an encyclopedia of political events, dates, and figures, but also binds individual personalities and distinctive civilizations together, presenting them vividly to us. How are philosophical ideas, religious trends, or artistic works connected to current affairs? How do political systems influence social life? The History of Western Civilization provides clear, vivid, engaging, and comprehensive answers to these and other important questions. The twelfth edition, the latest version, builds upon the many strengths of the original while incorporating the latest academic knowledge, offering a more comprehensive coverage of various periods in social and historical history. With The History 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 historical portrayal of the entire civilization.