Loose-Leaf Version for Understanding Western Society, Volume 2: From the Age of Exploration to the Present - A Brief History: From Absolutism to Present (Abridged, Loose-leaf, Abridged edition)

Based on the highly successful "A History of Western Society," "Understanding Western Society: A Brief History" captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. Abridged by 30%, the narrative is paired with innovative pedagogy, designed to help students focus on significant developments as they read and review. An innovative, three-step end-of-Chapter study guide helps students master key facts and move toward synthesis.