The Complete Story of Civilization by Will Durant represents the most comprehensive attempt in our times to embrace the vast panorama of man's history and culture.
This eleven-volume set includes:
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Volume One - Our Oriental Heritage;
Volume Two - The Life of Greece;
Volume Three - Caesar and Christ;
Volume Four - The Age of Faith;
Volume Five - The Renaissance;
Volume Six - The Reformation;
Volume Seven - The Age of Reason Begins;
Volume Eight - The Age of Louis XIV;
Volume Nine - The Age of Voltaire;
Volume Ten - Rousseau and Revolution;
Volume Eleven - The Age of Napoleon
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Product details Hardcover: 9766 pages Publisher: MJF Books (June 1, 1993) Language: English ISBN-10: 1567310230 ISBN-13: 978-1567310238 Product Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 14.5 inches Shipping Weight: 35.7 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars 103 customer reviews ----------- More about the author › Visit Amazon's Will Durant Page  Follow Biography William James Durant (/dəˈrænt/; November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American writer, historian, and philosopher. He is best known for The Story of Civilization, 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife Ariel Durant and published between 1935 and 1975. He was earlier noted for The Story of Philosophy (1924), described as "a groundbreaking work that helped to popularize philosophy". He conceived of philosophy as total perspective, or, seeing things sub specie totius, a phrase inspired by Spinoza's sub specie aeternitatis. He sought to unify and humanize the great body of historical knowledge, which had grown voluminous and become fragmented into esoteric specialties, and to vitalize it for contemporary application. Will and Ariel Durant were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1968 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Will Durant Foundation (http://will-durant.com/bio.htm) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.--------------- 5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars ByM. Wildeon July 21, 2015 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase I have long desired this set of books, but could never make room in my budget for the money. I finally was able to buy a used set for around 135 and I was beyond excited to receive them. They weren't the nicest looking things but I cared more for their content then the fact that they were old. I have started reading the first one and cannot speak highly enough for it. I wish this book set was recruited reading for every student as I know I would have loved to known all of this back in school. I also find it well worth the prices as instead of buying many different books about different periods in history, I can have this collection that covers it all. Any history lover or bookworm will not regret purchasing this. 24 people found this helpful --- 5.0 out of 5 starsIf you could only read one series on history ByDavid T. Tingon February 25, 2014 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase Durant is the eminent historian philosopher, This requires a massive investment in time to read the 11 volumes in the series - The Story of Civilization. Reading this series has taught me to try to see things in a larger perspective, unity and time. I give the same rating to the entire series. However, if you don't have time, I suggest you read instead the very short volume, the Lessons of History. 7 people found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsMoney well spent. ByJohn Martyon May 25, 2015 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase Phd in History for the taking right here. Best set of books ever written about our beginnings. Although written 60 plus years ago, the Durants spent a lifetime on this labor of love. It shows in every volume. 17 people found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsA very nice literary banquet! ByAndy Woodruffon February 21, 2014 Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase I have been working my way through all the volumes of this magnificent set of books for years. The Age of Voltaire was another great addition to have read! The Durants are my heroes as few like they can make History exciting, funny, very touching and very enlightening. The reader feels he is meeting the subjects face to face in all their glory (and warts). And the authors accomplish something amazing, they make the philosophies of the time actually understandable. The culture, religion (or lack thereof), science, architecture, art and even the styles of dress are delved into with a style that is interesting and not at all boring. Highly recommended! 2 people found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsWill Durant is the perhaps the greatest historian of all time ByPeter W. Haueron September 14, 2014 Verified Purchase Will Durant is the perhaps the greatest historian of all time. His books were widely read during the last half of the 20th century. Sadly, Durant has been largely forgotten by modern scholars. This volume (like all the others) is both illuminating and entertaining. It discusses both Voltaire and Rousseau in great detail. These two philosophes helped to create "Modern Liberalism." Voltaire made atheism acceptable, and Rousseau endorsed "collectivism" (the idea that individual rights must always yield government power). One person found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect Holiday Gift !!!! Bymadelineon January 20, 2018 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase We love it!!!!! -- If someone loves history and reading, invest in this set for her or him!!! One person found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsBest in an excellent series. ByRichard Bolingon July 29, 2015 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase My favorite volume in an excellent series. Years ago, I read the entire series, but what makes this one sparkle is the wry wit, especially appropriate for this volume's leading character. 3 people found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsThank you for these volumes. ByAmazon Customeron May 26, 2018 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase I've only skimmed them so far but from what I've seen it looks great and I look forward to reading them. Rest in peace Will & Ariel Durant. Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsAnything by Durant is excellent. BySmithon August 2, 2017 Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase Of course. Anything by Durant is excellent. One person found this helpful Helpful Comment Report abuse 5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars ByRoseMarieon March 28, 2018 Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase I've been reading through this series of books and I'm enjoying every one of them. Helpful Comment Report abuse |
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