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Lessons of History by Ariel Durant and Will Durant (2010, Trade Paperback)
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"Lessons of History" by Will & Ariel Durant is a thought-provoking book that offers a comprehensive view of the past. This trade paperback book, published by Simon & Schuster in 2010, is written in English and has a length of 8.4 inches, a width of 5.5 inches, and a height of 0.4 inches. It weighs 4.1 ounces and has 128 pages. The book covers the topics of history, philosophy, and historiography, and is a must-read for anyone interested in world civilization. The authors, Will & Ariel Durant, are renowned historians and philosophers who provide a unique perspective on the past. This book is a part of the "History & Surveys / General" category and is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of history.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-10143914995X
ISBN-139781439149959
eBay Product ID (ePID)19038814450
Product Key Features
Book TitleLessons of History
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicHistory & Surveys / General, Civilization, Historiography, World
GenrePhilosophy, History
AuthorAriel Durant, Will Durant
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight4.1 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-016081
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"The Durants' masterpiece belongs in any home library and occupies a shelf in many." --Dana D. Kelley, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "The Durants' masterpiece belongs in any home library and occupies a shelf in many."--Dana D. Kelley,Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Dewey Decimal901.9
Table Of ContentContents Preface I. Hesitations II. History and the Earth III. Biology and History IV. Race and History V. Character and History VI. Morals and History VII. Religion and History VIII. Economics and History IX. Socialism and History X. Government and History XI. History and War XII. Growth and Decay XIII. Is Progress Real? Bibliographical Guide Notes Index
SynopsisA concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Juxtaposing the great lives, ideas, and accomplishments with cycles of war and conquest, the Durants reveal the towering themes of history and give meaning to our own.
LC Classification NumberD16.8.D84 2010
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- Jul 26, 2022
Quick read, excellent content, shallow thinkers will probably want the book banned.
Book gets right to the heart of the significance of many of our ancestor's behaviors.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 30, 2019
very good
excellent book. liked less than 100 pages easy read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 20, 2019
Pefect
Love history and this is excellent!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 03, 2022
History by the Scholars Who Know it
The Durants analysis of their decades-long immersion in history, summed up in “The Lessons…..” should be required reading—everywhere!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 17, 2018
Must read.
Should be turned into a text for school.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 08, 2021
Interesting info
GoodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 16, 2016
About as forth as long (number of pages) as I expected.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 25, 2018
good
goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
