The Traditions of the Western World, Volume 1Jack H. Hexter Rand McNally, 1967 - 917 pages Provides historical documents (primary sources) embodying the traditions of the Western world. For example, Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the question "Can a Liberal Democratic Society cope With the Crises and Challenges of the Twentieth Century? Provides introductions for all the documents in the book as well as footnotes referring the reader back to a document that he has previously read. |
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How To GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS BOOK | 1 |
THE JUDEOCHRISTIAN SOURCE OF WESTERN TRADITIONS | 17 |
What Does God Command His Followers To | 23 |
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