This collection of edited readings (primary and secondary) is organized chronologically into chapters that each present a "great issue": that is, a question or problem in Western civilization that is of ongoing interest to students and historians. The chapters present a variety of primary source materials - letters, chronicles, poems, government records, treatises - together with interpretations by modern historians representing a variety of points of view. This approach is designed to help students learn to evaluate historical materials critically and form their own opinions on issues. This edition includes a new chapter on the African origins of Western civilization.
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. This collection of readings presents questions or problems in Western civilization. A variety of primary source materials are used and interpretations by modern historians are offered. This approach is designed to help students evaluate the material critically and form their own opinions. Seller Inventory # 00106429901
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Hardback. Condition: Good. This collection of readings presents questions or problems in Western civilization. A variety of primary source materials are used and interpretations by modern historians are offered. This approach is designed to help students evaluate the material critically and form their own opinions. Seller Inventory # 00101878821
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Hardback. Condition: Good. This collection of readings presents questions or problems in Western civilization. A variety of primary source materials are used and interpretations by modern historians are offered. This approach is designed to help students evaluate the material critically and form their own opinions. Seller Inventory # CIN0070645965G
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