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Story and History: Western Civilization Since 1550, 1st edition

  • Robert C. Davis
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Story and History: Western Civilization Since 1550 draws you into the history of the West through a series of captivating stories. Author Robert Davis presents 60 in-depth stories that immerse you in the underlying historical issues. Through exploration of selected historical figures and events, both famous and unknown, the text helps you understand the forces, challenges and ideologies that shaped the West.

A consistent, story-based organization guides you through the history of Western civilization, chapter by chapter. An introductory overview lays out the chapter's major themes, individuals and events. A transitional section ties the material covered in the introductory overview to the topics and themes explored in the chapter's story section. And 4 in-depth stories illustrate the themes of each chapter.

Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2019

ISBN-13: 9780137498222

Subject: History

Category: Western Civilization Survey

1. Premodern Europe and the Ancien Régime
2. God, Government, and War
3. The New Science
4. Europe and the World
5. The Enlightened Century
6. Revolution and Its Discontents
7. The Industrial Revolution
8. The Age of Nations
9. Nineteenth-Century Ideologies and Practicalities
10. Europe's Imperial Age
11. War and Revolution
12. The Totalitarian Tragedy
13. Europe in Flames
14. Europe Divided
15. Europe in the Balance