The Making of the West Concise Volume 2 and Comunists Manifestro: Peoples and Cultures -- A Concise History, Volume II

by Lynn Hunt, John E. Toews, Thomas R. Martin

The Making of the West is a story of interactions — cross-cultural exchanges that span the globe, as well as the ongoing interactions between societies, cultures, governments, economies, religions, and ideas. To highlight these interactions and help students grasp the vital connections between political, social, and cultural events, The Making of the A Concise History presents a comprehensive picture of each historical era within a brief chronological narrative. The book also situates Europe within a truly global context, facilitating students’ understanding of the events that have shaped their own times. A full-color map and art program deepen students’ understanding of the narrative.

Genres: History, Textbooks, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published May 29, 2003

About the author

Lynn Avery Hunt is the Eugen Weber Professor of Modern European History at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her area of expertise is the French Revolution, but she is also well known for her work in European cultural history on such topics as gender. Her 2007 work, Inventing Human Rights, has been heralded as the most comprehensive analysis of the history of human rights. She served as president of the American Historical Association in 2002.

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well above average history school book. Well laid out and written. Excellent pictures make the text a nice easy read. Very recommended