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Building Western Civilization: From the Advent of Writing to the Age of Steam

Alan I. Marcus

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Beginning with the advent of writing and ending with the twin pillars of the modern world-the invention of the steam engine and the founding of the modern State-BUILDING WESTERN CIVILIZATION examines the physical, intellectual, and social institutions of the Western World as products of many historical periods. Through examination of this unique societal evolution, the author combines history, sociology, philosophy, and scientific observation.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2006, Softcover - 1997, Hardcover - 1991, Softcover - 1990, 1989, Hardcover - 1985