Western Heritage, The, Volume 1, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2020

  • Donald M. Kagan Yale University
  • Steven Ozment Harvard University
  • Frank M. Turner Yale University
  • Gregory Francis Viggiano

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ISBN-13: 9780137500314 (2021 update)
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The Western Heritage weaves social, cultural and political history into a clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history. Authors Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank Turner and Gregory Viggiano define how the West has interacted with other cultures, and show how the history of Western civilization can shed light on global challenges today.

The authors have updated the 12th Edition to reflect recent developments, in the West and beyond, that show how the legacy of Western civilization remains relevant today. Striking and informative images of historical figures, events, objects and sites bring the West to life. Over a third of the more than 400 images are new to this edition.

PART 1: The Foundations of Western Civilization in the Ancient World to 400 C.E.
1. The Birth of Civilization
2. The Rise of Greek Civilization
3. Classical and Hellenistic Greece
4. Rome: From Republic to Empire
5. The Roman Empire

PART 2: The Middle Ages, 476 C.E.-1300 C.E.
6. Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages: Creating a New European Society and Culture (476-1000)
7. The High Middle Ages: The Rise of European Empires and States (1000-1300)
8. Medieval Society: Hierarchies, Towns, Universities, and Families (1000-1300)

PART 3: Europe in Transition, 1300-1750
9. The Late Middle Ages: Social and Political Breakdown (1300-1453)
10. Renaissance and Discovery
11. The Age of Reformation
12. The Age of Religious Wars
13. European State Consolidation in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
14. New Directions in Thought and Culture in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

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