The story of civilization.

by Will Durant, 1885-

1935

Status

Available

Call number

CB53.D85

Publication

Publisher Unknown

Description

Unabridged digital version of the text of the same title. Features over 800 illustrations and maps, video documentary about the authors, and audio introductions to each volume.

User reviews

LibraryThing member keylawk
After the "unexpected success" of The Story of Philosophy (1926), with his doctorate in philosophy, Will retired from teaching. Thereafter, without further elevated degrees, he and Ariel began five decades of 8-14 hours of daily work with historiographic materials to assemble and write The Story of
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Civilization. They also traveled in each area of their studies. Ariel died in 1981, age 83, and Will died 13 days later on November 7, age 96. Their last work was their "Dual Autobiography" in 1977.
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LibraryThing member HadriantheBlind
Although it does tend to ignore some areas of the world and understate others, what it does cover, it does beautifully and thoroughly. Some volumes more out of date than others (Ex: the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo is in Volume 1). The loving detail and writing is a treat though. This set is
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very much worth it.
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LibraryThing member ex_ottoyuhr
It lives up to its title. It's hard to believe that anyone could produce something as enormous as this in just two lifetimes...
LibraryThing member aajay
These have been my "go to" reference books for many years. Just recently dipped into them following viewing the "Inquisition" series on PBS. Starting with Ancient Oriental history thru mostly western civilization to Napoleon, the authors (collaborated with wife on some) are not only factually
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knowledgeable but eminently objective. Very readable throughout.
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LibraryThing member Prop2gether
Fabulous read for historians--my first "great books" reading decision and I have never regretted the time spent reading through the entire series
LibraryThing member alincoln
wonderful collection of history of the world

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