Civilization : a new history of the Western world / Roger Osborne.
Civilization : a new history of the Western world / Roger Osborne.
Alternate Title
:
New history of the Western world
By
:
Osborne, Roger.
Publication Date
:
2006
Publication Information
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New York : Pegasus Books,
Edition
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1st Pegasus Books ed.
Physical Description
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532 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Civilization, Western -- History.
Bibliography Note
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
:
Ever since the attacks of September 11, 2001, Western leaders have described a world engaged in "a fight for civilization." But what do we mean by civilization? We believe in a Western tradition of freedom that has produced a fulfilling existence for many millions of people and a culture of enormous depth and creative power. But the history of our civilization is also filled with unspeakable brutality—for every Leonardo there is a Mussolini, for every Beethoven symphony a concentration camp, for every Chrysler Building a My Lai massacre.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781933648194
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 909.098 OS1 | Checked In |