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 Best-selling historian and philosopher Will Durant devoted his entire life to studying the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. Here is a summation of Durant's work, as he presents the best of world history, from "The One Hundred Best Books for an Education" to "The Ten Greatest Thinkers," "The Ten Greatest Poets," "The Ten Peaks of Human Progress," and "Twelve Vital Dates in Human History." Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events in simple and exciting terms, it is a concise liberal arts education.©2003 John Little and the Estate of Will Durant; 2002 John Little, Monica Ariel Mihell, and William James Durant Easton (P)2003 The Audio Partners Publishing Corp. Consciousness & Thought Epistemology History Literary History & Criticism Philosophy World Funny World History

Critic reviews

"This compact work is a gem that elevates historical writing to the level of superb literature." ( Booklist)
"[An] engaging, accessible book of essays...in prose peppered with biographical bon mots and excerpts of the world's loveliest poems. Lay folks especially will find this a delightful introduction to Durant's irrepressible style." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Great recommendations some of them are pure gold which I will try and buy. Epic

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daunting amount I need to read now. great reference for impactful history and books that could transform your perspective of this world. I'll be using it for this

Exceptionally interesting but

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I would definitely recommend this book and will Durant for anyone interested in history and knowledge

So interesting and educational

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The narrator reads very fast without inflexion and emotion, no pauses either. The book is very good.

Difficult to follow and boring

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Will Durant was nothing if not an unashamed elitist and his personal take on the greatest minds and figure in history are fairly well justified, though he admits himself his choice of greatest poets is somewhat personal! Some of the other choices might be considered in the same light. Well worth as listen though.

Durant being Durant, not a bad thing...

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