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 5060 art images.
Each volume begins with a Chronicle of Events, which provides a timetable of key events in world history. Continuities sectionswhich cover political life, religion, art, music, and writingsummarize each part of the text by reviewing the lasting contributions of each society.