Humanities: Cultural Roots and Continuities, Vol. 1 FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Humanities provides an overview of the liberal arts, including literature, art, music, philosophy, and history. The book comes equipped with numerous pedagogical aids, including a web site that features 50-60 art images.
Each volume begins with a "Chronicle of Events," which provides a timetable of key events in world history. The text showcases a careful selection of representative literature from each culture, with many works appearing in their entirety. "Continuities" sections--which cover political life, religion, art, music, and writing--summarize each part of the text by reviewing the lasting contributions of each society.