Western Civilization: A Social and Cultural History (Combined Edition)
Worth buying if: You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
Skip it if: You need to know every detail before opening the book.
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Summary
The listing describes Western Civilization: A Social and Cultural History (Combined Edition) by Margaret L. King as a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1999 • Prentice Hall • 1120 pages.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
- You need an approachable way into the subject.
- If you like multigenerational sagas, the intimate voice creates trust, drawing you close to a narrator who admits faults and puzzles openly.
- You need to know every detail before opening the book.
- You are looking for a very different pace.
- If you need comic relief, the timeline jumps between eras and viewpoints without always marking each shift clearly.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780139786518
Worth buying if: You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
Skip it if: You need to know every detail before opening the book.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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What stands out here
This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780139786518
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