Spare Me the Details!

I wish I knew more about Western history.</p>Adult parent student and traveler: Who of us hasn't had this thought? Sara Drogin a veteran high-school history teacher addresses this wish with <I>Spare Me the Details!</I> a refresher text for adults and students. Written in a lively and conversational style <I>Spare Me the Details!</i> provides a concise overview of Western civilization.</p><I>Spare Me the Details!</i> begins with Ancient Greece and concludes with the twenty-first century. The book describes the key periods events and luminaries of Western history provides cause-and-effect analysis and establishes historical connections across time periods. Additionally <i>Spare Me the Details!</i> develops two major themes central to Western civilization: the evolution of humanism and the growth of democracy. It also pays special attention to the role of women throughout history and to the connection between the arts and history.</p>Now you too will know the essentials of Western civilization.</p>