Spielvogel's WESTERN CIVILIZATION, 12th Edition, has helped over 1 million students learn about the present by exploring the past. The engaging narrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural and military aspects of history into a memorable and instructive story. Updates reflect scholarships, teaching trends, a focus on global implications of topics and themes and explores diversity, including race and gender history. The text features excerpts of over 250 primary sources that enliven the past while introducing students to the source material of historical scholarship. Maps and vivid photographs bring chapter concepts to life. The text includes focus and critical thinking questions, primary source features with assignable questions and end-of-chapter study aids. MindTap digital learning solution equips students with a wealth of on-the-go study tools.