Michael Burger’s goal in this overview is to provide a brief historical narrative of Western civilization. The no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-author approach make this book an affordable yet valuable asset for every history student. The Shaping of Western Civilization models how historians use written and material evidence so students can learn to draw conclusions more effectively from sources. The third edition features stylistic and substantive revisions throughout. Volume Two includes new material on race and slavery in the eighteenth century, twentieth-century imperialism, and twenty-first-century developments such as populism – both right and left. New and improved maps will make it easier for students to follow major developments.