Written by leading scholars in the field, this survey of Western Civilization presents a strong, clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history with a focus on several key themes -- the development of political freedom and constitutional government; the shifting relations among religion, society, and the state; the development of science and technology and their impact on thought and social institutions; and the major religious and intellectual currents that have shaped Western culture.

This carefully written guide helps students better understand the material presented in the text by using chapter objectives, chapter summaries, key terms, chapter review questions, and self-test questions which are page referenced to the text.

Rev. ed. of: The Western heritage / Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank M. Turner. 10th ed., c2010.