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THE IMPACT OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION ON WORLD HISTORY IBD

COGNELLA ACADEMIC PUBLISHING
04 / 2018
9781516522200
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Sinopsis

The Impact of Western Civilization on World Historyáis a succinct outline of Western history and its effect on the world from the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the Cold War. It illustrates why students need to know about Western history and civilization and focuses attention on major periods and geographical areas.áThe selected readings cover the ancient world, including the Greeks and Romans. Subsequent units address the Byzantine Empire, the Rise and Expansion of Islam, imperialism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the American and French Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, the New Imperialism, the two World Wars including the Russian Revolution, and the Cold War and its consequences.áThe concise presentation allows for greater retention by neatly avoiding the bulk of traditional books on the topics while still providing foundational knowledge and critical information.áThe Impact of Western Civilization on World Historyáis suitable for history and world studies courses.Scott Parkinsonáholds a Ph.D. in history with an emphasis on early American history from Miami University-Ohio. Dr. Parkinson is an assistant professor of history at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he teaches courses in American history and the role of the West in the world.