A History of Western Society Since 1300

[This book] infuses history with the vibrant stories of everyday lives and people while preserving a balanced, integrated approach to issues of politics, culture, economy, and intellect. Revisions to the Eighth Edition focus on integrating new scholarship into the classic text. Throughout the text, coverage of women and gender has been added and expanded. The authors re-examine their definition of Europe and give the text a broader understanding of Western Civilization, with particular emphasis on the Islamic regions of Spain, Sicily, and the Ottoman Empire. The last chapter has been updated to add historical analysis of recent events, including September 11, 2001, and the Iraq War, and their impact on international relations.-Back cover.