History of Western Society Author:John P. McKay, Bennett D. Hill, John Buckler Focusing on the lives of ordinary people, this volume covers the main developments and themes of Western civilization from absolutism to the present. Social and economic history are areas of special emphasis, and the text also pays attention to traditional political and cultural developments, with a view to providing a well-rounded view of Weste... more »rn history. An ancillary package is available upon adoption.« less