{"product_id":"western-civilization-in-a-global-context-the-modern-age-sources-and-documents-9781472523419","title":"Western Civilization in a Global Context: The Modern Age: Sources and Documents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization in a Global Context \u003c\/i\u003eis a source collection that introduces a comparative element to the study of Western civilization, offering students an opportunity to explore non-Western perspectives. An interesting and provocative set of readings are included, from a range of primary sources, including official documents, historical writings, literary sources, letters, speeches, interviews as well as visual sources. These different sources are carefully selected with a view to generating class discussion and to provide students with a sense of the different approaches historians might take to understanding the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume II covers the modern period, from the Enlightenment to the 21st century, including sources that help gain insight into the political, social, religious, cultural and intellectual history of this period. Topics covered include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The American and French Revolutions \u003cbr\u003e- The Age of Nationalism \u003cbr\u003e- The New Imperialism \u003cbr\u003e- Two World Wars and the Interwar Crisis \u003cbr\u003e- The Cold War \u003cbr\u003e- Decolonization \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo aid student engagement and understanding, the book begins with a guide to using primary sources and includes questions for discussion throughout. \u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization in a Global Context\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal companion for students who want to explore the contribution of non-Western cultures, and gain a more thorough understand the complex history of the world as a result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth L. Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at Monmouth University, USA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWestern Civilization: A Global and Comparative Approach: Volume II: Since 1600\u003c\/i\u003e (2015).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527631966482,"sku":"9781472523419","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e6bc6db2-c978-49f5-8a82-5dcf6d50e325.jpg?v=1731309533","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/western-civilization-in-a-global-context-the-modern-age-sources-and-documents-9781472523419","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}