Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume 2

by Marvin Perry

With a collection of over 350 sources, each accompanied by an introductory essay and review questions, this two-volume primary source reader emphasizes the intellectual history and values of the Western tradition. Sources are grouped around important themes in European history--such as religion, education, and art and culture--so that readers can analyze and compare multiple documents. The Eighth Edition features additional sources by and about women, completely revised chapters on modern Europe and its place in the contemporary world, and updates to introductions and review questions.

Genres: History, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Westerns, Education, School

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Marvin Perry was a professor of history at Baruch College, City University of New York.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of original works that had great philosophical and historical significance for each of the represented periods. Each work is preceded by a brief description that serves to contextualize the statements and opinions presented by the author(s). I've become interested in the changing attitudes about science throughout history (and more generally, changing attitudes regarding rationality and subconscious drives/desires). This collection features works by Freud, Nietzsche, Darwin, John Stuart Mill, Picasso, etc. It's great if you want a snapshot view of some of the relevant historical issues without going knee-deep into the original texts.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing book. It is very well written and informative. The author includes historical back story, so the descriptions of history are very well rooted in many aspects of life from ancient times to the enlightenment.

[Essie-Marie F. · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. I like how it's mostly different excerpts from the leading thinkers of the time.

[Jamal Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

school text. typical liberal PC crap.