Western Civilization Since 1600
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Summary
Western Civilization Since 1600 by Birdsall S. Viault is a history book that adds background to its subject. This edition is listed as 1990 • McGraw-Hill • 549 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- You want a clear account of what happened and why.
- If you enjoy condensed, powerful scenes, the plot offers no tidy answers, leaving your sympathies to shift as characters make difficult decisions.
- You want something very different from this book.
- You need to know every detail before opening the book.
- If you dislike shifting perspectives, the prose indulges in poetic detours that slow narrative progress.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780070153967
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
Skip it if: You want something very different from this book.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780070153967
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