A history of Western society: From the renaissance to 1815. Vol. [2], Volume 2This volume covers the main developments and themes of Western civilization from the Renaissance to 1815. Social and economic history are areas of special emphasis, and the text also pays attention to traditional political and cultural developments. Ancillary package available upon adoption. |
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