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

by Brian A. Pavlac

This lively text offers a brief history of Western civilization. Providing a focused narrative and interpretive structure, Pavlac uses the joined terms “supremacies and diversities” to develop themes of conflict and creativity. His easily accessible yet deeply knowledgeable book covers the basic information that all educated adults should know.

Genres: History

528 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.