The Western HeritagePrentice Hall, 1998 - 1199 Seiten Present a strong, clear narrative account of the central developments in Western history. The book calls attention to certain critical 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. |
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in the Ancient World | 6 |
CHAPTER | 9 |
The Rise of Greek Civilization | 34 |
Urheberrecht | |
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