Western Civilization: A Brief History (with CD-ROM and InfoTracÂ®)
Jackson J. Spielvogel presents a concise and balanced synthesis in this Â'Brief EditionÂ' that is eminently readable and informative. This is the first textbook that I have used in twenty years that my students have not only read, but have told me that they enjoy reading."Â… the vision is clear and is implemented well. There is material on all of these aspects of history handled in a nicely balanced way. I really enjoy the introductory material and conclusions which often give me ideas for lecture themes."Yes, indeed, the authorÂ's vision is compelling and consistent. Â… I repeatedly hear among colleagues that SpielvogelÂ's text is overtly more consistent than other textbooks, particularly more so than textbooks written by multiple authors or in their eleventh or twelve editions."I particularly like his emphasis on narrative history, the providing of continuity from one section to the next and the effort to provide an integrated text."I have been very pleased with Spielvogel over the years. It is written in a style that is easily readable for my students, clear, and interesting. The text has always followed very closely my one lecture order, so that makes it very easy for my students.