A Concise Survey of Western Civilization: Supremacies and Diversities throughout History

by Brian A. Pavlac

This engaging text offers a brief, readable description of our common Western heritage. Providing a tightly focused narrative and interpretive structure, Brian A. Pavlac covers the basic historical information that all educated adults should know. His joined terms "supremacies and diversities" develop major themes of conflict and creativity throughout history. The text is also informed by five other topical technological innovation, migration and conquest, political and economic decision-making, church and state, and disputes about the meaning of life. Written with flair, this easily accessible yet deeply knowledgeable text provides all the essentials for a course on Western civilization.

Genres: History

447 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't read the whole thing (just the chapters required for the class), but the chapters that I read were excellent. A very entertaining (even at times subtly snarky and sarcastic, which was fun) overview of Western Civ. It's rare to have fun while reading a textbook but this one was a highlight.