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A History of Western Society, Since 1300
8th Edition ©2006 ISBN:0-618-52273-5
John P. McKay
Bennett D. Hill
John Buckler
A bestseller in its field, A History of Western Society, Since 1300 examines the lives of both historical figures and ordinary people, using an engaging, lively writing style to capture and maintain student interest. The authors pay careful attention to political and cultural phenomena, providing a balanced account of Western History as a whole.
A History of Western Society, Since 1300 is specifically tailored to the AP* course in European History. With an emphasis on cultural and social material, this text fits the AP course description providing approximately equal coverage of events before and after the American and French revolutions. Document-based questions (DBQs) are now also included in the text to help students better prepare for the AP exam.
In addition to its emphasis on social history, the Eighth Edition retains the text's hallmark pedagogical features and visual appeal. "Images in Society"—two-page photo essays—compare visual sources from similar periods and teach students to analyze these sources as historical data. In order to promote critical thinking, "Listening to the Past" features present primary source documents and Questions for Analysis that reinforce themes in social history. "Individuals in Society" biography features focus on the impact of historical events on an individual or group and explain the actions they took. The text's photo and map programs demonstrate a strong relationship between the narrative and illustrations.
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