History of Western Civilization: A Handbook (Revised)

A compact yet thorough one-volume narrative of the entire history of the development of Western civilization

With this book, renowned historian William H. McNeil provides a brilliant narrative chronology of the development of Western civilization, representing its sociopolitical as well as cultural aspects. Sweeping in its coverage but careful in its attention to detail, and up to date with the latest scholarship History of Western Civlization is the perfect introduction to the subject for general readers and students alike.