The Essential Guide to Western Civilization offers a concise overview of European history developed to suit the undergraduate Western Civilization curriculum. Author Nicholas L. Waddy provides an accessible account of major developments in European history in a flexible format. The book will serve as a core text for instructors wishing to build a syllabus including primary sources, articles, and visual materials of their own choosing. Discussion questions and a list of key terms at the end of each chapter will help to guide conversation and assist students in navigating the Western Civilization survey.

About the Author

Nicholas L. Waddy is Associate Professor of History at Alfred State College in Alfred, New York.

Reviews

"Waddy offers a comprehensive yet accessible text, lucidly written, combining historical interpretation and intriguing facts to engage students. Discussion questions for each chapter serve to focus attention for review, but also serve as invitation to creative and critical reflection by students."

• Robert F. Goeckel, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, SUNY College at Geneseo

"Waddy grabs the reader's attention and never relinquishes it. Written in accessible and witty prose, his text provides a succinct comparative analysis of European communities and their Mediterranean forbearers. Cogent insights on the relevance of the past for the present remind one why history is so essential-why it remains at the core of the liberal arts. The Essential Guide to Western Civilization is a tour de force."

• W. Brian Newsome, Professor of History, Elizabethtown College

Book Information
ISBN 9781138710313
Author Nicholas L. Waddy
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 780g