Thrones and Altars - A Western Civilization Reader

Thrones and Altars is a volume of collected historical texts designed to give the reader a window into the various societies and cultures of Western Civilization, from the earliest written records to the early twenty-first century. The nearly 50 primary sources illustrate both the political events and the spiritual values that have shaped Western Civilization. This volume contains short introductions to contextualize each source, as well as questions to facilitate class discussion.