Sources of the Western Tradition: Volume I: From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment
By Marvin Perry
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With a collection of over 375 sources, each accompanied by an introductory essay and review questions, this two-volume primary source reader emphasizes the intellectual history and values of the Western tradition. Sources are grouped around important themes in European history--such as religion, education, and art and culture--so that students can analyze and compare multiple documents. The ninth edition features additional sources by and about women and updates to introductions and review questions.
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With a collection of over 375 sources, each accompanied by an introductory essay and review questions, this two-volume primary source reader emphasizes the intellectual history and values of the Western tradition. Sources are grouped around important themes in European history--such as religion, education, and art and culture--so that students can analyze and compare multiple documents. The ninth edition features additional sources by and about women and updates to introductions and review questions.
This two-volume reader features over 375 sources, including 17 new documents in Volume I and 27 in Volume II.
Detailed introductions and review questions put each source in its historical context and provide reinforcement for students.
Sources are grouped together around important themes in European history--such as religion, education, and art and culture--so that students can analyze and compare multiple documents.
The “Examining Primary Sources” prologue helps students succeed at the task of reading and interpreting primary sources.
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Part 1: The Ancient World
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