SPENCER, Iowa, June 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- History gives us a glimpse of the past and helps us understand how status quo came about. Through records of what has transpired, we vicariously witness the emergence and demise of cultures and civilizations -- and the people who played significant roles in the development of society. With his book, Analytic History of Western Civilization, author John William Follows uses critical lens to analyze crucial events in history.
A composite of the Mr. Follows' lectures in his western course at Hofstra University, Analytic History of Western Civilization highlights the importance of evidence in studying history. He infuses historical information to readers from a detailed discussion on the ways of life in prehistoric times to the emergence of civilizations. In this comprehensive book, Follows answers issues like the problems of expanding civilizations, governmental oppression, and the launching of a new civilization.
This valuable resource is unique as it deemphasizes dates and incidents and instead focuses on the events and trends in our history which were most influential in bringing us to the state of our civilization today. Through a painstaking presentation of answers and analyses, the author articulates a new level of understanding in the field of history and instills ideas and notions that no one has ever brought out before.
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About the Author
John William Follows was born in London in 1908 and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his BA in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin. He then attained the equivalent of a master's degree after two years of study at Oxford under Alfred Zimmern. He earned his Ph.D. at Cornell University with the thesis "Antecedents of the International Labor Organization."
Mr. Follows taught history for several years at New York University. He worked for the government during the depression and for the War Labor Board during World War II. During the forties and fifties, he was in the furniture business. Then he became an associate professor of history at Hofstra University until he retired. This book is a composite of his lectures at Hofstra for his course in western civilization.
Analytical History of Western Civilization * by John William Follows
Publication Date: February 14, 2005
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