TITLE:
Civilization : a new history of the Western world / Roger Osborne.
Alternate Title:
New history of the Western world
By:
Publication Date:
2006
Publication Information:
New York : Pegasus Books,
Edition:
1st Pegasus Books ed.
Physical Description:
532 p. : ill.
Subject Term:
Bibliography Note:
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
