Ebook: Western society: a brief history, Volume 1

Based on the highly acclaimed "A History of Western Society", this richly illustrated brief edition presents a succinct overview of the historical development of the West with less text and more visuals. It provides students with one of the most vivid and approachable accounts of what everyday life was like, to help capture their interest and allow them to identify with peoples of the past. It features lively, descriptive writing, a range of illustrations, extensive pedagogical support and a wealth of primary sources.It presents a succinct overview of the historical development of the West while preserving the hallmark focus on social history and everyday life of the original work. Richly illustrated, it combines pedagogical support with compelling writing and first-hand accounts.