Aspects of Western Civilization challenges students with basic questions regarding historical development, human nature, moral action, and practical necessity. This collection of diverse primary sources incorporates a wide variety of issues and is organized around eight major themes, including church/state relationships, beliefs and spirituality, imperialism, revolution, systems of government, propaganda, women in history, and historical change.

Volume I: The Ancient World through the Age of Absolutism. Volume II: The Age of Absolutism through the Contemporary World.