Download or read book The Making of the West written by Lynn Hunt and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praised for its highly readable narrative and unmatched chronological integration of political, social and cultural history, The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures captures the spirit of each age as it situates Europe within a global context. An innovative organization seamlessly connects historical events and everyday life, while the text's distinctive features introduce students to the process of historical thinking. The fully revised second edition includes superior student support, 60 additional in-text primary sources, and comprehensive treatment of the post-1945 era.