In 1921, Will Durant began his five-decade-long series, The Story of Civilization. Joined later by his wife, Ariel, the two labored together to create one of the twentieth-century's most enduring masterworks of history for the general reader. With the 11 volumes that comprise this remarkable undertaking -- enhanced by the enthralling scholarship and eloquent prose that are the hallmark of their work -- the Durants have woven a fascinating tapestry of mankind's historical and cultural achievements spanning 10,000 years into ...
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In 1921, Will Durant began his five-decade-long series, The Story of Civilization. Joined later by his wife, Ariel, the two labored together to create one of the twentieth-century's most enduring masterworks of history for the general reader. With the 11 volumes that comprise this remarkable undertaking -- enhanced by the enthralling scholarship and eloquent prose that are the hallmark of their work -- the Durants have woven a fascinating tapestry of mankind's historical and cultural achievements spanning 10,000 years into a compelling narrative. A fascinating and comprehensive guide to an era considered by some to be the apex of modern European civilization.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Volume 8. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Illustrated. Good w/o DJ in somewhat worn cvrs. A History of European Civilization in the Period of Pascal, Moliere, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great...1648-1715.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book Quarto, hardcover, Near fine burgundy cloth with gilt design and lettering. No dj. 802 pp. and notes on authors. Endpapers show front: Kingdom of France; rear: Europe after the peace of Westphalia 1648. 802 pages and capsule of authors. Period of Moliere, Pascal, Peter the Great, Milton, Cromwell, Newton and Spinoza 1648-1715.
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Acceptable. Collectible-Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (european history, france, non-fiction)