Description
Discovering the Western Past: A Look at the Evidence, to 1789 offers students a unique approach to learning European history by emphasizing primary sources and historical evidence. Rather than simply presenting historical facts, this textbook teaches students how historians conduct research and interpret documents, artifacts, and other evidence to understand the past.
The book covers major periods and themes in Western history from ancient civilizations through the late eighteenth century, including the Classical world, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration, and the era of Enlightenment. Each chapter incorporates diverse primary sources such as letters, legal documents, artwork, and other historical materials that challenge students to think critically about historical interpretation.
Written by experienced historians Merry E. Wiesner, Andrew D. Evans, William Bruce Wheeler, Julius R. Ruff, and other contributors, this work is designed for college-level survey courses. It encourages active learning and analytical thinking while providing essential context for understanding Western civilization’s development.
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