The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, A Concise History, Volume II: Since 1340 [Paperback] This item is from a smoke free home. This book is in excellent condition. There is no writing or highlighting at all. No torn pages covers are in great shape. The binding is intact. There are no folded corners. Description: Praised for its highly readable narrative and unmatched integration of political, social and cultural history, The Making of the West: A Concise History captures the spirit of each age as it situates Europe within a global context. The rich narrative pays sustained attention to important topics and developments over time and reveals the cross-cultural interactions that have shaped today's world, presenting the history of the West as an ongoing process. The text's hallmark global perspective, broad geographic coverage, new student study aids, and handy format are combined with the best full-color art and map programs of any brief text.