Western Society: A Brief History

(Paperback, 1st ed. 2009)

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Based on the highly acclaimed A History of Western Society, this brief edition presents a succinct overview of the historical development of the West while preserving the hallmark focus on social history and everyday life of the original work. Richly illustrated, it combines pedagogical support with compelling writing and first-hand accounts.

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JOHN P. MCKAY is Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

BENNETT D. HILL (deceased) was Chairman and Professor of History at the University of Illinois, USA, and also Visiting Professor at Georgetown University, USA.

JOHN BUCKLER is Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

CLARE HARU CROWSTON is Associate Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

MERRY E. WEISNER-HANKS is UWM Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA.