Western Civilization : Sources, Images, and Interpretations to 1700 - v. 1 (5 Rev ed)

This collection of primary, secondary, and visual sources for the Western Civilization survey course provides a broad introduction to the materials historians use, the interpretations historians make, and 6,000 years of Western civilization your students need.

With its vast compendium of primary, visual, and secondary sources; its broad selection of documents, photographs, maps, and charts; and its full array of introductions, commentaries, guides, and questions, this is truly the source for your course.

The selections and accompanying notes - drawn from a broad and balanced spectrum of perspectives and approaches - provide valuable insight into how historians work and place all the material in a context that helps students understand the full historical significance.