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Building Western Civilization: From the Advent of Writing to the Age of Steam
Building Western Civilization From the Advent of Writing to the Age of Steam Author:Alan I. Marcus Beginning with the advent of writing and ending with the twin pillars of the modern world-the invention of the steam engine and the founding of the modern State-BUILDING WESTERN CIVILIZATION examines the physical, intellectual, and social institutions of the Western World as products of many historical periods. Through examination of this unique... more » societal evolution, the author combines history, sociology, philosophy, and scientific observation.« less