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The Great Documents of Western Civilization

by Milton Viorst
The Great Documents of Western Civilization - Thryft
The Great Documents of Western Civilization - Thryft

Key documents spanning Western history.

The Great Documents of Western Civilization is a great read for history enthusiasts as it captures the most pivotal moments in Western civilization history. These are primary source materials such as declarations, constitutions, and treaties that have had a significant impact on the political and social landscape of the Western world. The collection is well-curated and offers a comprehensive overview of historical events, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the foundation of Western civilizations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Great Documents of Western Civilization

by Milton Viorst
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ISBN: 9781566195591
Authors: Milton Viorst
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: American History, Politics, American History, History
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 20 readers)

Description

With a foreword by Edward McNall Burns, a list of documents, an introduction, a reading list, and an index. There are103 documents in the list, from the correspondence between Pliny and Trajan to the United Nations Charter. Name in ink in corner of free endpaper. xvii, 388 pages. quarter cloth, paper-covered boards, dust jacket. 8vo..
 

Key documents spanning Western history.

The Great Documents of Western Civilization is a great read for history enthusiasts as it captures the most pivotal moments in Western civilization history. These are primary source materials such as declarations, constitutions, and treaties that have had a significant impact on the political and social landscape of the Western world. The collection is well-curated and offers a comprehensive overview of historical events, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the foundation of Western civilizations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.