Source of World Civilization, 3rd Edition

Author: Johnson (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This two-volume classic collection of documents begins with the origins of ancient civilizations around 3000 BCE and extends to the present day in the 21st century, showcasing a magnificent and colorful tapestry of world civilization history. The selected documents represent humanity's achievements in history, literature, science, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, law, biography, as well as epic and mythology. They cover a wide range of topics with profound significance, inspiring deep reflection. These documents either provide vivid testimonies to the unique civilizations of the authors' time or offer genuine insights into their societies. The introductions to the six major civilizations periods and the prefaces to each document organize significant historical events, supplemented with necessary explanations of the background and authors' lives. The style is concise and the analysis is thorough. It is suitable for college students' study and research, as well as for all readers who are concerned with humanities and spiritual pursuits to reference and appreciate.