West
Encounters and Tranformations, The, Volume A
4th Edition
Published on 8. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-205-98768-9 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the changing nature of the West
Rather than looking at Western civilization only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the West-how the definition of the West has evolved and has been transformed throughout history. It explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasizes the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West.
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NOTE: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below:
020599671X / 9780205996711 West: Encounters and Tranformations, Volume A & NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
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0205206549 / 9780205206544 NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
0205987680 / 9780205987689 The West: Encounters and Tranformations, Volume A
Rather than looking at Western civilization only as the history of Europe from ancient times to the present, this groundbreaking book examines the changing nature of the West-how the definition of the West has evolved and has been transformed throughout history. It explores the ways Western civilization has changed as a result of cultural encounters with different beliefs, ideas, technologies, and peoples, both outside the West and within it. Presenting a balanced treatment of political, social, religious, and cultural history, this text emphasizes the ever-shifting boundaries of the geographic and cultural realm of the West.
MyHistoryLab is an integral part of the Levack program. Key learning applications include Closer Looks, MyHistoryLibrary, and writing assessment.
A better teaching and learning experience
This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
Personalize Learning- MyHistoryLab is online learning. MyHistoryLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment.
Improve Critical Thinking-Critical thinking questions throughout the text help students focus on what they need to learn.
Engage Students-Fine art and photos engage students in the material.
Support Instructors- A full set of supplements, including MyHistoryLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need.
NOTE: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below:
020599671X / 9780205996711 West: Encounters and Tranformations, Volume A & NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
Package consists of:
0205206549 / 9780205206544 NEW MyHistoryLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
0205987680 / 9780205987689 The West: Encounters and Tranformations, Volume A
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Content
In this Section:
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Civilization, 10,000-1150 B.C.E.
Chapter 2: The Age of Empires: The International Bronze Age and Its Aftermath, ca. 1500-550 B.C.E.
Chapter 3: Greek Civilization
Chapter 4: Hellenistic Civilization
Chapter 5: The Roman Republic
Chapter 6: Enclosing the West: The Early Roman Empire and Its Neighbors, 31 B.CE.-235 C.E.
Chapter 7: Late Antiquity: The Age of New Boundaries, 250-600
Chapter 8: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: Byzantium and Islam
Chapter 9: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: The Latin West
Chapter 10: Medieval Civilization: The Rise of Western Europe
Chapter 11: The Medieval West in Crisis
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Civilization, 10,000-1150 B.C.E.
Defining Civilization, Defining Western Civilization
Mesopotamia: Kingdoms, Empires, and Conquests
Egypt: The Empire of the Nile
Conclusion: Civilization and the West
Chapter 2: The Age of Empires: The International Bronze Age and Its Aftermath, ca. 1500-550 B.C.E.
The Dynamism of the International Bronze Age
Recovery and Rebuilding: Empires and Societies in the Aftermath of the International Bronze Age
The Civilization of the Hebrews
Conclusion: International Systems, Ancient Empires, and the Roots of Western Civilization
Chapter 3: Greek Civilization
Greece Rebuilds, 1100-479 B.C.E. The Greek Encounter with Persia
The Classical Age of Greece, 479-336 B.C.E.
Conclusion: The Cultural Foundations of the West
Chapter 4: Hellenistic Civilization
The Impact of Alexander the Great
Hellenism in the East and West
Hellenistic Society and Culture
Hellenistic Philosophy and Science
Conclusion: Defining the West in the Hellenistic Age
Chapter 5: The Roman Republic
The Nature of the Roman Republic Roman Territorial Expansion
The Culture of the Roman Republic
Social Life in Republican Rome
The End of the Roman Republic
Conclusion: The Roman Republic and the West
Chapter 6: Enclosing the West: The Early Roman
Empire and Its Neighbors, 31 B.C.E.-235 C.E.
The Imperial Center
Life in the Roman Provinces: Assimilation, Resistance, and Romanization
The Frontier and Beyond
Society and Culture in the Imperial Age
Conclusion: Rome Shapes the West
Chapter 7: Late Antiquity: The Age of New Boundaries, 250-600
Crisis and Recovery in the Third Century Toward a Christian Empire
New Christian Communities and Identities
The Breakup of the Roman Empire
Conclusion: The Age of New Boundaries
Chapter 8: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: Byzantium and Islam
Byzantium: The Survival of the Roman Empire
The New World of Islam
Conclusion: Three Cultural Realms
Chapter 9: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: The Latin West
The Birth of Latin Christendom
The Carolingians
Invasions and Recovery in the Latin West
The West in the East: The Crusades
Conclusion: An Emerging Unity in the Latin West
Chapter 10: Medieval Civilization: The Rise of Western Europe
Two Worlds: Manors and Cities The Consolidation of Roman Catholicism
Strengthening the Center of the West
Medieval Culture: The Search for Understanding
Conclusion: Asserting Western Culture
Chapter 11: The Medieval West in Crisis
A Time of Death
A Cold Wind from the East
Economic Depression and Social Turmoil
An Age of Warfare
A Troubled Church and the Demand for Religious Comfort
The Culture of Loss
Conclusion: Looking Inward
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Civilization, 10,000-1150 B.C.E.
Chapter 2: The Age of Empires: The International Bronze Age and Its Aftermath, ca. 1500-550 B.C.E.
Chapter 3: Greek Civilization
Chapter 4: Hellenistic Civilization
Chapter 5: The Roman Republic
Chapter 6: Enclosing the West: The Early Roman Empire and Its Neighbors, 31 B.CE.-235 C.E.
Chapter 7: Late Antiquity: The Age of New Boundaries, 250-600
Chapter 8: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: Byzantium and Islam
Chapter 9: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: The Latin West
Chapter 10: Medieval Civilization: The Rise of Western Europe
Chapter 11: The Medieval West in Crisis
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Civilization, 10,000-1150 B.C.E.
Defining Civilization, Defining Western Civilization
Mesopotamia: Kingdoms, Empires, and Conquests
Egypt: The Empire of the Nile
Conclusion: Civilization and the West
Chapter 2: The Age of Empires: The International Bronze Age and Its Aftermath, ca. 1500-550 B.C.E.
The Dynamism of the International Bronze Age
Recovery and Rebuilding: Empires and Societies in the Aftermath of the International Bronze Age
The Civilization of the Hebrews
Conclusion: International Systems, Ancient Empires, and the Roots of Western Civilization
Chapter 3: Greek Civilization
Greece Rebuilds, 1100-479 B.C.E. The Greek Encounter with Persia
The Classical Age of Greece, 479-336 B.C.E.
Conclusion: The Cultural Foundations of the West
Chapter 4: Hellenistic Civilization
The Impact of Alexander the Great
Hellenism in the East and West
Hellenistic Society and Culture
Hellenistic Philosophy and Science
Conclusion: Defining the West in the Hellenistic Age
Chapter 5: The Roman Republic
The Nature of the Roman Republic Roman Territorial Expansion
The Culture of the Roman Republic
Social Life in Republican Rome
The End of the Roman Republic
Conclusion: The Roman Republic and the West
Chapter 6: Enclosing the West: The Early Roman
Empire and Its Neighbors, 31 B.C.E.-235 C.E.
The Imperial Center
Life in the Roman Provinces: Assimilation, Resistance, and Romanization
The Frontier and Beyond
Society and Culture in the Imperial Age
Conclusion: Rome Shapes the West
Chapter 7: Late Antiquity: The Age of New Boundaries, 250-600
Crisis and Recovery in the Third Century Toward a Christian Empire
New Christian Communities and Identities
The Breakup of the Roman Empire
Conclusion: The Age of New Boundaries
Chapter 8: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: Byzantium and Islam
Byzantium: The Survival of the Roman Empire
The New World of Islam
Conclusion: Three Cultural Realms
Chapter 9: Medieval Empires and Borderlands: The Latin West
The Birth of Latin Christendom
The Carolingians
Invasions and Recovery in the Latin West
The West in the East: The Crusades
Conclusion: An Emerging Unity in the Latin West
Chapter 10: Medieval Civilization: The Rise of Western Europe
Two Worlds: Manors and Cities The Consolidation of Roman Catholicism
Strengthening the Center of the West
Medieval Culture: The Search for Understanding
Conclusion: Asserting Western Culture
Chapter 11: The Medieval West in Crisis
A Time of Death
A Cold Wind from the East
Economic Depression and Social Turmoil
An Age of Warfare
A Troubled Church and the Demand for Religious Comfort
The Culture of Loss
Conclusion: Looking Inward