The book students will read: Concise. Relevant. Accessible. The West: A Narrative History is a concise but not abridged introduction to the West; encompassing all cultures that trace their ancestry to the ancient Mediterranean world. It is not a reduced version of a larger study; but a full narrative of the West written concisely. This learning program is built around a Key Question in every chapter; a feature that shows students why western civilization is relevant for them. Students will discover the key questions that define the past are in many ways the same key questions of today. Since students often see conflict between a Christian “West†and an Islamic “East†in today’s society; the authors highlight the ongoing role the Middle East has played in shaping the West. Students will understand the links between people of the West and those in other regions. The West is an accessible program available in several formats to give instructors and students more choices and more ways to save. With the release of the 3rd edition; The West becomes an integrated program tied closely to the new MyHistoryLab. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how: Personalize Learning — The new MyHistoryLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed; provides engaging experiences that personalize learning; and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. 20th Century Lesson for the 21st CenturyBy Stanley P. SantireTo the big question of how a psychopath achieved power in a highly civilized nation; this book provides the answer. Hitler did not become Chancellor of Germany as the result of titanic social forces nor because the German people were drawn by his charisma or his grandiose ideas. In the midst of a legislative system frozen by members who placed their narrow ideological ideas above governing; a few individuals put their self interests above those of the practical interests of the nation. As this book shows; Hitler’s obstinate egomania played a vital role in achieving power despite never achieving a majority political vote by the German people. Yet; this would not have been possible without the role played by a few individuals consumed by their personal ambitions. During the thirty days covered by the book Hitler would have failed to achieve that power if not for a few individuals who disregarded what he said and who; blinded by their own ambitions; thought they could control him once they made him Chancellor. Aside from a well drafted description of a pivotal moment in the 20th century; we get a glimpse of what can happen to a powerful democracy in the 21st century if we ignore the lessons of history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Straightforward and Essential HistoryBy M. J. NewhouseA common error is to view the present as if it were inevitable--as it all things were tending towards this moment--when; in fact; that we arrived at any particular place is the result of both planning and unplanned contingencies So it was with Hitler's accession to power. Indeed; one of the only reasons that Hitler was brought into the power structure was the common perception; which was erroneous; that he and the Nazis were actually losing ground (they had done so in the last election before Hitler became Chancellor). As this excellent history demonstrates; Hitler's road to the Chancellorship was further paved; to a large extent; by others who misunderstood and underestimated him; or overestimated themselves. In short; as Turner shows us in great detail; there was nothing certain about Hitler's rise to the leadership position in Weimar Germany: at so many points things could have turned out differently. A very well-written and straightforward history. Highly recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Hitler played the cards he was dealtBy Lewis M. WeinsteinA fascinating; day-to-day; person-by-person review of the 30 days that ended with Hitler being appointed Chancellor of Germany on January 30; 1933. Turner's conclusions in the final chapter pull no punches. He assigns culpability and guilt; making it clear that it was the ignorance; ineptitude; personal grudges; mendacity; and ambition of the characters in power (mainly Hindenburg; Schleicher and Papen) who gave Germany to Hitler and thus Hitler to the world. Those who supported democratic government in Germany simply gave it up without much of a fight; often because they were fighting with each other. It is true; Turner asserts; that Hitler played the weaknesses of the others brilliantly; but he was only playing the cards he was dealt.Important details for several scenes in my new novel-in-progress; tentatively titled "Choosing Hitler."
