The Shaping of Western Civilization. Volume Two From the Reformation To the Present

In this overview, Michael Burger provides a brief historical narrative of Western civilization. The no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-author approach make this book a valuable asset for every history student. This new edition includes additional coverage of race and slavery in the eighteenth century, twentieth-century imperialism, and twenty-first-century developments such as populism - both right and left. New and improved maps make it easier for students to follow major developments.