The Western World: A Narrative History, Prehistory to Present (2nd Edition)

A text that students actually enjoy reading, this comprehensive–yet streamlined–narrative history of the Western world brings the stories of ordinary people as well as famous leaders and events to life. Authoritative and up-to-date, it offers exceptionally broad social and geographical coverage–highlighting the global setting of Western history and emphasizing the effects of the West's repeated encounters with the non-Western world.