Every generation views the past from its own vantage point. What seemed crucial to one era may not seem worthy of notice to the next. 'Western Civilization" takes a fresh look at the history of Europe from the vantage point of today, with particular emphasis on cultural history - the history of art, science, and philosophy.
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