civilization, western

Surveys the intellectual background of man from medieval times through the Renaissance to modern times.

Chronicles the history of medieval Europe and discusses how the Europe's economy changed over the years, how the culture was affected by changing social beliefs, and other related topics.

Provides a view of the history of world politics and the implications for the future and focuses on the world powers of the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

Traces the course of Western Civilization from the beginnings of city life in Mesopotamia in 3500 B.C. through the Gulf War in 1991, looking at familiar issues as well as social and cultural history, the role of women, and the treatment of minorities, including biographical portraits, and a series of essays on the development of cities and the West's changing perceptions of the outside world.