[rickmontes]

No problem. I just got the bad news that the class I was going to teach got canceled for lack of enrollment. I am very disappointed. Oh well, I am sure God has another plan for me. Anyway, I will study Western Civilization so I can be ready when the next opportunity comes along. I look forward to your reply.

[rickmontes]

Is there any good material that would explain the difference between Western and Eastern Civilizations?

[rickmontes]

Thank you, I appreciate it. The book does cover the Greeks but the syllabus I was given skips them and much more. I did purchase the Sumer First’s book and intend on using it as well as the Phillip of Macedon
book.

[rickmontes]

Dr. J,

The book does not seem to bad at first glance. Here is the required syllabus:
week 1-2: Introduction Theories of History, Rome and its Relation to the World
week 3: Early Middle Ages
week 4: Feudalism
week 5-6: Towns, trade ,Universities
week 7: The turbulent 14th Century
week 8:-9: The Renaissance
week 10-11: The Reformation
week 12: Proto industrialization as a step to a global world.
week 13: Absolutism and the nation state in contrast to other systems of governance
week 14-15: Limited monarchy and the origins of liberal democracy.

It seems like it glosses over many important aspects ie.The Greek’s, Hebrews Crusades etc.. Any suggestions on supplemental readings, movies, articles?

I appreciate the suggestions. I want to give a first rate course.

[rickmontes]

The Text books are: Western Civilization, the continuing Experiment Noble, Strauss, Osheim, Neuschel, Cohen & Roberts Vol. 1 2005
Spartacus by Howard Fast
Spartacus and the Slave Revolt by Brent Shaw

[rickmontes]

Thank you. I will get the text book tomorrow. Any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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