- Paperback: 1068 pages
- Publisher: Bedford Books (Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312395388
- ISBN-13: 978-0312395384
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 3.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,721,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Good Value
8 May 2008
Format:Paperback
Hunt's "The Making of the West" concise edition is a good value. Coming in at under $40 used, it is easily $20 cheaper than the competition... and it's worth the money.
The good: Like the price, this textbook has some things going for it. Unlike larger, wider and weightier "doorstop" textbooks, its "regular book size" and weight fit easily in a backpack, under your arm, or when reading in your easy chair. Color maps, pictures, good online resources, and its general survey of western history make this book a "four star" value.
The bad. This text is general and best suited for AP or college undergraduate survey classes, and not for advanced readers or upper level courses. The suggested readings section doesn't give a historiography of the books it recommends. And, what I find unforgivable is that it doesn't give an introductory essay defining what "the west" is. Also, the accompanying source reader is terrible--poor document selection and too few sources used. Avoid it.
The text is heavy on social and cultural history, and uses lots of art to teach it. It lacks a lot of the standard political/great man treatments of the west that young undergraduates might need. So, if you're looking for a more traditional political/military narrative, you're not going to like this book.
In the final analysis--an OK book for the money, (Lynn Hunt is an excellent scholar) but if you want more weighty, traditional material look elsewhere.
The good: Like the price, this textbook has some things going for it. Unlike larger, wider and weightier "doorstop" textbooks, its "regular book size" and weight fit easily in a backpack, under your arm, or when reading in your easy chair. Color maps, pictures, good online resources, and its general survey of western history make this book a "four star" value.
The bad. This text is general and best suited for AP or college undergraduate survey classes, and not for advanced readers or upper level courses. The suggested readings section doesn't give a historiography of the books it recommends. And, what I find unforgivable is that it doesn't give an introductory essay defining what "the west" is. Also, the accompanying source reader is terrible--poor document selection and too few sources used. Avoid it.
The text is heavy on social and cultural history, and uses lots of art to teach it. It lacks a lot of the standard political/great man treatments of the west that young undergraduates might need. So, if you're looking for a more traditional political/military narrative, you're not going to like this book.
In the final analysis--an OK book for the money, (Lynn Hunt is an excellent scholar) but if you want more weighty, traditional material look elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Textbook
26 Oct 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A textbook that keeps my interest. It is easy to read and understand, the authors haven't dumbed it down just explained things better. The pictures, charts and time lines are wonderful and very helpful. Could even be used for high school, will recommend this to home schoolers.
A very helpful book
20 May 2009
Format:Hardcover
This is an extremely nice book for people who want to explore the western history, culture, and historical trends. Besides detailed, well-written chapters the book is full of visuals that I found to be particularly helpful in understanding the discussed concepts.
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