"I wish I knew more about Western history." Adult, parent, student, and traveler: Who of us hasn't had this thought? Sara Drogin, a veteran high-school history teacher, addresses this wish with "Spare Me the Details!," a "refresher text" for adults and students. Written in a lively and conversational style, "Spare Me the Details!" provides a concise overview of Western civilization. "Spare Me the Details!" begins with Ancient Greece and concludes with the twenty-first century. The book describes the key periods, events, and luminaries of Western history, provides cause-and-effect analysis,...