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This anthology consists of short selections sharply focused on major topics of interest to beginning students of World Civilizations. It combines traditional historical sources with literary and philosophical selections using annotated source readings. This text's mix of poetry, drama, philosophy, and other literary and historical sources offers readers an in-depth look at many aspects of Western Civilization before 1500.

Paperback: 293 pages

Publisher: Harcourt Brace; 3rd edition (August 24, 1999)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0155674250

ISBN-13: 978-0155674257

Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 7 x 9.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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We'll be using this in our homeschooling this year. The book covers foundational philosophy, figures, writings for a wide range of cultures; not just western, but Asian and Sub-Saharan as well. It should help fill in the gaps in my own cultural literacy.

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