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History of Western Civilization: A Handbook
A compact yet thorough one-volume narrative of the entire history of the development of Western civilization With this book, renowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its sociopolitical as well as cultural aspects. Sweeping in its coverage but careful in its attention to detail, and up to date with the latest scholarship History of Western Civlization is the perfect introduction to the subject for general readers and students alike.
Book Details
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- Publish Date: Jan 15th, 1986
- Pages: 704
- Language: English
- Edition: Revised - 0006
- Dimensions: 8.90in - 5.90in - 1.60in - 2.10lb
- EAN: 9780226561608
- Categories: • World - General• Europe - General
About the Author
McNeill, William H.: -
William H. McNeill (1917-2016) was the Robert A. Millikan Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Department of History and the College at the University of Chicago. In 2009 he was awarded the National Humanities Medal for his work as a teacher, scholar, and author. His many books include The Pursuit of Power, The Rise of the West, and Mythistory and Other Essays, all published by the University of Chicago Press. His most well-known work, The Rise of the West, became a best seller and won the National Book Award for history and biography in 1964.