{"product_id":"the-shaping-of-western-civilization-volume-i-from-antiquity-to-the-mid-eighteenth-century-9781442607569","title":"The Shaping of Western Civilization, Volume I: From Antiquity to the Mid-Eighteenth Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Burger's goal in this inexpensive overview is to provide a brief, historical narrative of Western civilization. Not only does its length and price separate this text from the competition, but its no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-authored approach make it a valuable asset for every history student.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shaping of Western Civilization: From Antiquity to the Mid-Eighteenth Century\u003c\/em\u003e begins with the ancient Near East and ends with the mid-eighteenth century. Unlike other textbooks that pile on dates and facts, \u003cem\u003eShaping\u003c\/em\u003e is a more coherent and interpretive presentation. Burger's skills as writer and synthesizer will enable students to obtain the background required to ask meaningful questions of primary sources. In addition to suggestions for further reading, this overview includes over 40 images and 14 maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Burger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781442607569\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurger, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMichael Burger\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of History at Auburn University at Montgomery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45056842596467,"sku":"9781442607569","price":100.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_fb09116a-0807-4f23-8f4f-63d9177f3f67.jpg?v=1780164196","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-shaping-of-western-civilization-volume-i-from-antiquity-to-the-mid-eighteenth-century-9781442607569","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}