History and Civilization
by Mark Damen
Publisher: Utah State University 2012
Description:
The purpose of this course is to survey the development of various Western (European) civilizations from antiquity through the late Middle Ages (3000 BCE - 1500 CE). Our main goal is to advance your skills in articulating issues centering around historical events and figures, matters which relate to all times and peoples.
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