Focuses on the cultural evolution of Europe from Roman wall painting to post-World War II design, with an emphases on the effects of fashion, manners, taste, and working-class culture.
Describes the growth, development, and importance of academic learning and scientific inquiry in Western Civilization, stressing the significance of inventions and intellectual advancement.
Explores the physical geography of Europe,including its mountains and major rivers,and examines the effects of geological and human activity on its landscapes.
Profiles fifty people who played a significant role during the Renaissance and Reformation periods, including John Calvin, Peter Paul Rubens, Catherine de Medicis, and Johannes Kepler.
Discusses various aspects of the Enlightenment including its roots, philosophes, attacks on Christianity, revolt against reason, campaigns to reform society, and legacy.
Discusses the creation of the European Economic Community and the impact, both internal and external, of the regulations that will govern the member countries beginning in 1992.
