Western Civilization A Brief History Author:Marvin Perry, Joseph R. Peden, T. H. Von Lave The first of two volumes comprising a condensed version of "Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics and Society". Designed for a half-year course or to accompany supplementary readings, it retains the emphasis on cultural history and the history of ideas that characterizes the longer edition. A single-volume edition is also available. Ancillary pa... more »ckage available upon adoption.« less