
This book describes our Western heritage through interpretive themes of "supremacies and diversities." "Supremacies" emphasizes power. "Diversities" illustrates the creativity of new ideas and associations. Other topical themes include technology, migration and conquest, political...

This lively text offers a brief history of Western civilization. Providing a focused narrative and interpretive structure, Brian Pavlac uses the joined terms "supremacies and diversities" to develop themes of conflict and creativity. His easily accessible yet deeply knowledgeable...