A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation of one set of European values to the world, many of whose peoples have quite different values. But what is the relationship between the historical Enlightenment and the idea of 'Enlightenment', and can these two understandings be reconciled? In this Very Short Introduction, John Robertson offers a concise historical introduction to the Enlightenment as an intellectual movement of eighteenth-century Europe. Discussing its intellectual achievements, he also explores how its supporters exploited new ways of communicating their ideas to a wider public, creating a new 'public sphere' for critical discussion of the moral, economic and political issues facing their societies. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The Enlightenment: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

History

Robertson, John.

Europe

Oxford Univ. Pr.

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The Little Town of Marrowville

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Puffin

A rich, relevant collection of primary sources at an exceptional valuePerspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations features a diverse range of primary sources, offering a total of 251 classic and contemporary documents of varying length, as well as images. In this revised Seventh Edition, the documents have been refreshed based on instructor feedback to reflect the materials most widely assigned in the course, and new documents touch on themes of nationalism, ethnicity, and migration. Together, this content makes Perspectives the most student-friendly and relevant reader―at an incredible value.

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations

Cole, Joshua

Symes, Carol

BROPHY, JAMES M.

Safley, Thomas Max

W.W.Norton&Company

This is a preassembled package of Western Civilizations, volume 1 (978-0-393-41883-5) and Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations, volume 1 (978-0-393-41871-2). The text combines historical scholarship with classroom innovation, and the reader features a diverse range of primary sources.

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The best collection of longer primary sources now available in an affordable, compact format.Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations offers a broad range of selections in varying degrees of length; with a total of 225 classic and contemporary primary sources. Selections are long, which gives students a chance to engage and understand each document, and the book includes two visual sources per chapter. The wealth of selections accommodates most any course curriculum, and the readings may be used on their own or in conjunction with a textbook.

Perspectives from the Past, Vol. 1, 5th Edition: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations - From the Ancient Near East through the Age of Absolutism

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations: From the Age of Exploration through Contemporary Times

Perspectives from the Past is the most flexible and substantial reader for use in the two-semester Western Civilizations course. The wealth of selections accommodates most any course curriculum, and the readings may be used on their own or in conjunction with a textbook.

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations: From the Ancient Near East through the Age of Absolutism

Epstein, Steven

Ancient Civilizations

Includes over three hundred primary sources. Provides a rich variety of selections including literature, eyewitness accounts, and public documents. Offers pieces that range in length from one to seven pages. Takes a Continental perspective that gives a wide view of history-incorporates documents from political, cultural, social, and economic history. Uses broad themes to make numerous connections within and across periods. Includes pedagogical aids: an introduction to reading documents, development of contextual foundation, headnotes; non-interpretive footnotes, and several review questions.

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations : From Early Modern Era Through Contemporary Times

Nilan, Cat

Americas

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

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The Enlightenment: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

The Little Town of Marrowville

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations

Western Civilizations, 20e Volume 1 with media access registration card + Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations, 7e Volume 1

Perspectives from the Past, Vol. 1, 5th Edition: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations - From the Ancient Near East through the Age of Absolutism

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations: From the Age of Exploration through Contemporary Times

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations: From the Ancient Near East through the Age of Absolutism

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations: From the Age of Exploration through Contemporary Times

Perspectives from the Past: Primary Sources in Western Civilizations : From Early Modern Era Through Contemporary Times