An integrated narrative that helps students to see the big picture. The book’s hallmark chronological narrative weaves together the different strands of history — social, cultural, political, economic, intellectual — into an integrated portrait of Western civilization. Students are able to see the connections within a given moment and understand developments over time.
An expansive conception of the West. The text places the West's emergence in a global context, explaining its position in the world today and emphasizing the role of borderlands and non-European regions in this process. It also offers a thorough treatment of globalization and sustained coverage of Islam throughout.
An affordable text that’s easy to supplement. The Concise offers the flexibility of a brief text with a host of attractive packaging options. The companion reader can be packaged for FREE and titles from the Bedford Series in History and Culture can be packaged at a significant discount.
A brief book with an abundance of full-color art and maps. More than 260 images and 160 maps illustrate the text, including "Mapping the West" which provides a geographic snapshot at the close of a transformative period. The "Taking Measure" feature introduces students to statistical data and quantitative analysis.