History of Western Civilization: A Handbook by William H. McNeill (English) Pape

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Renowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its socio-political as well as cultural aspects. This sixth edition includes new material for the twentieth-century period and completely revised bibliographies. An invaluable tool for the study of Western civilization, the "Handbook" is an essential complement to readings in primary and secondary sources such as those in the nine-volume "University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization,"

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Renowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its socio-political as well as cultural aspects. This sixth edition includes new material for the twentieth-century period and completely revised bibliographies. An invaluable tool for the study of Western civilization, the Handbook is an essential complement to readings in primary and secondary sources such as those in the nine-volume University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization.

Author Biography

William H. McNeill received his BA (1938) and MA (1939) degrees from the University of Chicago, where he taught from 1947 until his recent retirement. His books include Mythistory and Other Essays, The Pursuit of Power, and The Rise of the West, all published by the University of Chicago Press.

Table of Contents

Illustrations Preface To the Student Part I: Western Civilization in World History A. Background of Classical Civilization 1. Old Stone Age 2. Neolithic Age 3. River Valley Civilizations 4. The Diffusion of Urban Civilization 5. The Ancient Oriental Empires B. Independent Civilized Traditions Suggestions for Further Reading for Part I Chronological Table for Part I Part II: Classical Civilization A. The Greek City States 1. Geographical Setting 2. Formation of the City States 3. Greek Expansion to 510 B.C. 4. The Fifth Century: Rise and Overthrow of the Athenian Empire 5. The Fourth Century. Rise of Macedon Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, A Chronological Table for Part II, A B. The Hellenistic Kingdoms 1. Political Changes 2. Economic Development 3. Social Structure 4. Cultural Development Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, B Chronological Table for Part II, B C. The Roman Republic: Unification of the Mediterranean 1. Peoples of Western Europe 2. The Roman Republic: Conquest of Italy 3. Roman Conquest of the Mediterranean Basin 4. Internal Development of Rome 5. Decay of Republican Government 6. Roman Society Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, C Chronological Table for Part II, C D. The Roman Empire 1. The Augustan Age 2. The Principate after Augustus 3. Military Despotism and Anarchy 4. The Autocratic Empire Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, D Chronological Table for Part II, D E. The Byzantine Empire and Civilization Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, E Chronological Table for Part II, E F. Successor Kingdoms in the West 1. Introduction 2. The First Wave of Invasion 3. The Early Carolingian Period 4. Renewed Invasions and Collapse of the Carolingian Empire Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, F Chronological Table for Part II, F G. The Arab World Suggestions for Further Reading for Part II, G Chronological Table for Part II, G Part III: European Civilization (C. A.D. 900-Present) A. Geographical Setting of European Civilization 1. Transfer of the Center of Civilization 2. Transport and Communication 3. Climate and Vegetation 4. Mineral Resources B. Western Christendom, 900-1500 1. Revival of Civilization, 900-1050 2. The High Middle Ages, 1050-1270 3. The Waning of the Middle Ages, 1270-1500 Suggestions for Further Reading for Part III, B Chronological Table for Part III, B C. The Modern World, 1500-Present 1. ReJormation and Religious Wars, 1500-1660 Suggestions for Further Reading for Part III, C-l Chronological Table for Part III, C-l 2. Absolutism and Aristocracy, 1660-1789 Suggestions for Further Reading for Part III, C-2 Chronological Table for Part III, C-2 3. Liberal, Nationalist and Industrial Europe, 1789-1914 Suggestions for Further Reading for Part III. C-3 Chronological Table for Part III, C-3 4. An Era of Wars and Revolutions, 1914-75 Suggestions for Further Reading for Part III, C-4 Chronological Table for Part III, C-4 Conclusion Index

Details ISBN0226561607 Author William H. McNeill Language English Edition 6th ISBN-10 0226561607 ISBN-13 9780226561608 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1986 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Birth 1917 Short Title HIST OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION R Edition Description Revised Series Handbook Pages 704 Subtitle A Handbook DOI 10.1604/9780226561608 AU Release Date 1986-01-15 NZ Release Date 1986-01-15 US Release Date 1986-01-15 UK Release Date 1986-01-15 Illustrations 111 halftones, 73 maps; 111 halftones, 73 maps Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1986-01-15 DEWEY 909.09812 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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