{"product_id":"the-impact-of-western-civilization-john-scott-parkinson-9781516522200","title":"The Impact of Western Civilization on World History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Impact of Western Civilization on World History\u003c\/em\u003e is a succinct outline of Western history and its effect on the world from the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the Cold War. It illustrates why students need to know about Western history and civilization and focuses attention on major periods and geographical areas. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The selected readings cover the ancient world, including the Greeks and Romans. Subsequent units address the Byzantine Empire, the Rise and Expansion of Islam, imperialism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the American and French Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, the New Imperialism, the two World Wars including the Russian Revolution, and the Cold War and its consequences. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The concise presentation allows for greater retention by neatly avoiding the bulk of traditional books on the topics while still providing foundational knowledge and critical information. \u003cem\u003eThe Impact of Western Civilization on World History\u003c\/em\u003e is suitable for history and world studies courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Parkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a Ph.D. in history with an emphasis on early American history from Miami University-Ohio. Dr. Parkinson is an assistant professor of history at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he teaches courses in American history and the role of the West in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Scott Parkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516522206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516522200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.70d","brand":"John Scott Parkinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124433055999,"sku":"9781516522200","price":148.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8c76165-0385-44a2-a9af-62bb9675ccbb.jpg?v=1687436741","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-impact-of-western-civilization-john-scott-parkinson-9781516522200","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}