western civilization
... of fourteen chapters each discussing different points. It was interesting because it seemed as if there was fourteen different stories to read all combined into one book. The author described the purpose of this book, as “The method of the course was primarily historical. It is hoped that the point of view suggested though prompted by current events, may be found to have some permanent value. It could obviously be applied to many other aspects of European life such as morality and permitted indirect reference.” I think it kind of helped me understand some of the events we discussed in class a little better by reading this book. In chapters 1-8 it discussed; the grounds of unity, the appeal to history, the break up have the fourteenth and fifteenth century. He also mentioned the enlargement of the known world and the growth of wealth and knowledge. He compared Greeks and Romans. Greeks were made of the idea of its realization through knowledge among with the ideal of freedom as the inner spirit of true civilization. Romans ideal was worldwide. Peace and secured a centralized system of laws issuing from and enforced by a single power. He really went into details comparing the two countries plus its people back in the centuries and how they are today. In chapters 9-14 the author went into the unity of mediaeval civilization in its great period (1050-1300). He also mentioned and compared the church to achieve a general synthesis of human life by the application of Christian principle. The author also mentioned how well the western civilizations have developed. He compared the political realizations of nationality, the growth in substance and method of international law between the Romans and Greeks. He spoke highly of Romans, as a final test of a high international aim is the joint effort of the stronger people to protect and assist the weaker and less advanced. It was interesting reading some of the information about Romans because most was what we’ve discussed in class. Comparing people now to the Romans...