The west in the world /
Sherman Dennis
The west in the world / Dennis Sherman, [and] Joyce Salisbury - A custom edition : Indiana Wesleyan University - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2011 - xxx, 565 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical reference and index.
Ch. 9. Despair in the West, empires in the East: the late Middle Ages, ca. 1300-1500 -- Ch. 10. A new spirit in the west : the Renaissance, ca. 1300-1640 -- Ch. 11. "Alone before God" : religious reform and warfare, 1500-1648 -- Ch. 12. Faith, fortune, and fame : European expansion, 1450-1700 -- Ch. 13. The struggle for survival and sovereignty : Europe's social and political order, 1600-1715 -- Ch. 14. A new world of reason and reform : the scientific revolution and the enlightenment, 1600-1800 -- Ch. 15. Competing for power and wealth : the old regime, 1715-1789 -- Ch. 16. Overturning the political and social order : the French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 -- Ch. 17. Factories, cities, and families in the Industrial Age : the Industrial Revolution, 1780-1850 -- Ch. 18. Coping with change : ideology, politics, and revolution, 1815-1850 -- Ch. 19. Nationalism and statebuilding : unifying nations, 1850-1870 -- Ch. 20. Mass politics and imperial domination : democracy and the new imperialism, 1870-1914 -- Ch.21. Modern life and the culture of progress : western society, 1850-1914 -- Ch. 22. Descending into the twentieth century : World War and revolution, 1914-1920 -- Ch. 23. Darkening decades : recovery, dictators, depression, and World War II, 1920-1945 -- Ch. 24. Superpower struggles and global transformations : the Cold War, 1945-1980s -- Ch. 25. Into the twenty-first century : the present in perspective
"Connect students to the stories of history. Connect students to success in history. Connect students to the experience of history. At McGraw-Hill, we have spent the past few years deepening our understanding of the student and instructor experience. Employing a wide array of research tools including surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, we've identified areas in need of improvement to provide an opportunity for greater learning and teaching experiences. The new edition of The West in the World is a direct result of this in-depth research. The West in the World's newest edition is also a first in the teaching and learning of Western Civilization. Its groundbreaking web-based digital solution, its unique mid-length and lively narrative, and its rich, outstanding visuals creates a unique teaching and learning environment propelling greater student success and overall improved course results. Instructors gain better insight into students' engagement and understanding as students develop a base of knowledge and construct stronger critical thinking skills. Unparalleled coverage of art and culture as well as science and technology sets the stage and provides rich insights into historical time periods and events. The captivating stories and lush images keep students turning the page, helping prepare for class discussion and course work while its groundbreaking digital learning solution enables students to confirm what they know and identify what they don't through engaging interactivities. The West in the World illustrates the significance of economic, political, social and cultural interactions that shaped Western civilization while asking students to analyze the events and themes in order to build a greater understanding of the past and an appreciation of history's influence on the present. With The West in the World, students are no longer simply reading; they are reading, interacting, and engaging in a visual, auditory."
9780077638191
CIVILIZATION, WESTERN--HISTORY--TEXTBOOKS.
CB 245 .S54 2011
The west in the world / Dennis Sherman, [and] Joyce Salisbury - A custom edition : Indiana Wesleyan University - Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2011 - xxx, 565 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical reference and index.
Ch. 9. Despair in the West, empires in the East: the late Middle Ages, ca. 1300-1500 -- Ch. 10. A new spirit in the west : the Renaissance, ca. 1300-1640 -- Ch. 11. "Alone before God" : religious reform and warfare, 1500-1648 -- Ch. 12. Faith, fortune, and fame : European expansion, 1450-1700 -- Ch. 13. The struggle for survival and sovereignty : Europe's social and political order, 1600-1715 -- Ch. 14. A new world of reason and reform : the scientific revolution and the enlightenment, 1600-1800 -- Ch. 15. Competing for power and wealth : the old regime, 1715-1789 -- Ch. 16. Overturning the political and social order : the French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 -- Ch. 17. Factories, cities, and families in the Industrial Age : the Industrial Revolution, 1780-1850 -- Ch. 18. Coping with change : ideology, politics, and revolution, 1815-1850 -- Ch. 19. Nationalism and statebuilding : unifying nations, 1850-1870 -- Ch. 20. Mass politics and imperial domination : democracy and the new imperialism, 1870-1914 -- Ch.21. Modern life and the culture of progress : western society, 1850-1914 -- Ch. 22. Descending into the twentieth century : World War and revolution, 1914-1920 -- Ch. 23. Darkening decades : recovery, dictators, depression, and World War II, 1920-1945 -- Ch. 24. Superpower struggles and global transformations : the Cold War, 1945-1980s -- Ch. 25. Into the twenty-first century : the present in perspective
"Connect students to the stories of history. Connect students to success in history. Connect students to the experience of history. At McGraw-Hill, we have spent the past few years deepening our understanding of the student and instructor experience. Employing a wide array of research tools including surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, we've identified areas in need of improvement to provide an opportunity for greater learning and teaching experiences. The new edition of The West in the World is a direct result of this in-depth research. The West in the World's newest edition is also a first in the teaching and learning of Western Civilization. Its groundbreaking web-based digital solution, its unique mid-length and lively narrative, and its rich, outstanding visuals creates a unique teaching and learning environment propelling greater student success and overall improved course results. Instructors gain better insight into students' engagement and understanding as students develop a base of knowledge and construct stronger critical thinking skills. Unparalleled coverage of art and culture as well as science and technology sets the stage and provides rich insights into historical time periods and events. The captivating stories and lush images keep students turning the page, helping prepare for class discussion and course work while its groundbreaking digital learning solution enables students to confirm what they know and identify what they don't through engaging interactivities. The West in the World illustrates the significance of economic, political, social and cultural interactions that shaped Western civilization while asking students to analyze the events and themes in order to build a greater understanding of the past and an appreciation of history's influence on the present. With The West in the World, students are no longer simply reading; they are reading, interacting, and engaging in a visual, auditory."
9780077638191
CIVILIZATION, WESTERN--HISTORY--TEXTBOOKS.
CB 245 .S54 2011
