Western Civilization

Western Civilization, 10th Edition is a history textbook that explores historical developments to help students understand the present. Published by Cengage Learning in 2018, the volume was written by Jackson Spielvogel to present major themes within a unified narrative.

The volume weaves together political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military history. Updated with historical scholarship for the 2018 release, the text provides a comprehensive look at the forces shaping civilization.

To introduce students to historical evidence, the text includes excerpts from more than 250 primary sources. These readings allow readers to evaluate documentary records alongside the core narrative.