Sources of the Western Tradition: From the Renaissance to the present
Author : Marvin Perry
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,21 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Civilization, Western
ISBN : 9780395892022
Renaissance Thought and Its Sources
Author : Paul Oskar Kristeller
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231045131
Book Description
Representing an extraordinary lifetime of scholarship, Renaissance Thought and Its Sources offers a systematic account of major themes in Renaissance philosophy, science, and literature. Here, in some of Paul Oskar Kristeller's most comprehensive and ambitious writings, is an exploration of the distinctive trends and concepts of the Renaissance, grounded in detailed historical investigation.
Forms of Tradition in Contemporary Spain
Author : Jo Farb Hernandez
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 13,24 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781578067503
Book Description
An innovative study of artists balancing tradition with creativity
Western Civilization: Beyond Boundaries
Author : Thomas F. X. Noble
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781133602712
Book Description
Europe's place in the world throughout the narrative and in the primary source feature, The Global Record. The seventh edition has been carefully revised and edited for greater accessibility, and features a streamlined design that incorporates pedagogical features such as focus questions, key terms, and section summaries to better support students of western civilization. The reconceived narrative and restructured organization, featuring smaller, more cohesive learning units, lend to greater ease of use for both students and instructors. History CourseMate, a set of media-rich study tools with interactive eBook that gives students access to quizzes, flashcards, primary sources, videos and more, are available for this new edition. (CourseMate may be bundled with the text or purchased separately.) Available in the following split options: WESTERN CIVILIZATION: BEYOND BOUNDARIES, Seventh Edition Complete, Volume I: To 1715, Volume II: Since 1560, Volume A: To 1500, Volume B: 1300-1815, and Volume C: Since 1789. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
A Concise History of Modern Europe
Author : David S. Mason
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2011-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1442205350
Book Description
Highlighting the most important events, ideas, and individuals that shaped modern Europe, A Concise History of Modern Europe provides a readable, succinct history of the continent from the Enlightenment and the French Revolution to the present day. Avoiding a detailed, lengthy chronology, the book focuses on key events and ideas to explore the causes and consequences of revolutions—be they political, economic, or scientific; the origins and development of human rights and democracy; and issues of European identity. Any reader needing a broad overview of the sweep of European history since 1789 will find this book, published in a first edition under the title Revolutionary Europe, an engaging and cohesive narrative.
Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume II
Author : Perry
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,70 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780618601004
Book Description
The Humanities in the Western Tradition
Author : Marvin Perry
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Civilization, Modern
ISBN : 9780395848128
Book Description
This book focuses on the historical component of the Humanities course, with an emphasis on intellectual history. It pays close attention to the lives of individuals, highlighting the human aspect of great artists and thinkers. An abundance of biographical information allows students to see these figures as real people with concrete motivations for creating great historical works. The text contains a number of pedagogical features, which are especially helpful for students who have no background in humanities.
Renaissance Thought
Author : Robert Black
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 15,55 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Italy
ISBN : 9780415205931
Book Description
This is a fascinating collection of essays focusing on humanism and thought and other key aspects of Renaissance culture such as philology, political thought and scholastic and platonic philosophy. An essential read for all students of this era.
Sources of the Western Tradition
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Civilization, Western
ISBN :
Book Description
Sources of the Western Tradition Volume II: From the Renaissance to the Present
Author : Marvin Perry
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,58 MB
Release : 2012-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781133935285
Book Description
With a collection of over 375 sources, each accompanied by an introductory essay and review questions, this two-volume primary source reader emphasizes the intellectual history and values of the Western tradition. Sources are grouped around important themes in European history--such as religion, education, and art and culture--so that readers can analyze and compare multiple documents. The ninth edition features additional sources by and about women, completely revised chapters on modern Europe and its place in the contemporary world, and updates to introductions and review questions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
