A narrative that emphasizes contexts and connections. A Concise History emphasizes the wide variety of peoples and cultures that created Western civilization and places them together in a common context. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and paints a vivid portrait of the people, events, and themes that shaped it, enabling students to witness the unfolding of Western history and understand fundamental connections.
An expanded conception of the West. The hallmark global perspective enables students to understand the development of the West and its position in the world today. It places the West's emergence in a global context, emphasizing the role of borderlands and non-European regions in this process. It also offers the most thorough treatment of globalization available in a brief text and sustained coverage of Islam throughout.
A brief book with an abundance of full-color art and maps. Over 240 illustrations, carefully chosen by the authors, are joined by over 160 full-size and "spot" maps. A "Mapping the West" summary map and caption concludes every chapter, providing a snapshot of the West at the end of a transformative period. The narrative is enhanced further by the inclusion of almost 40 tables and charts, including an innovative "Taking Measure" feature introducing students to statistical data and quantitative analysis.
A brief, affordable text that’s easy to supplement. The narrative, abridged by the authors of the full textbook, offers all the flexibility of a brief book, with a host of attractive packaging options.
Sources of The Making of the West, the book’s companion reader, can be packaged for FREE with
A Concise History. Titles from the Bedford Series in History and Culture, as well as other readers, writing guides, and trade books can be packaged at a significant discount to your students.