The Humanistic Tradition, Book 1: The First Civilizations and the Classical Legacy

The Humanistic Tradition, Book 1: The First Civilizations and the Classical Legacy

Interdisciplinary in approach and topical in focus, the sixth edition of <i>The Humanistic Tradition</i> continues to bring to life humankind's creative legacy. With more than 800 illustrations and some 150 literary sources in accessible translations, this widely acclaimed humanities survey takes a global perspective that is at once selective and engaging, and helps students better understand the relationship between world cultures. Available in multiple formats, <i>The Humanistic Tradition</i> examines the political, economic, and social contexts out of which history's most memorable achievements emerged.