Concise Survey of Western Civilization : Supremacies and Diversities throughout History: Prehistory to 1500, Paperback by Pavlac, Brian A., ISBN 1538112531, ISBN-13 9781538112533, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US This lively text offers a brief history of Western civilization. Providing a focused narrative and interpretive structure, Pavlac uses the joined terms “supremacies and diversities” to develop themes of conflict and creativity. His easily accessible yet deeply knowledgeabl covers the basic information that all educated adults should know.