Sources of the Western Tradition, Vol. 2: From the Renaissance to the Present

by Marvin Perry, Theodore H. Von Laue, Joseph R. Peden

With a collection of 300 sources--each accompanied by an introductory essay and review questions--this two-volume primary source reader emphasizes the history of ideas. The Sixth Edition features additional sources by and about women, as well as new attention to documents dealing with social and cultural issues. This reader works as an accompaniment to any Western Civilization course, but makes an ideal companion for Perry's Western Civilization, 7/e, or Western Civilization: A Brief History, 5/e.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 28, 2012

About the author

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

Reviews

[Derek · Rating 4 out of 5]

While not the most diverse collection of primary sources, I’ve really enjoyed teaching with this book and am somewhat embarrassed to say I’m using it again this semester.

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the book I had for my Humanities 3 Class and I loved this class!!

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the mainstream, oft-quoted likes of Churchill to the random German factory worker of the 19th century, this compendium of primary source documents from eras all throughout modern European history is fantastic. It alone would offer a comprehensive European history or it could serve as a wonderful appendix to a textbook. Either way, it is worth the read even for pleasure.