The Lessons of History
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The Lessons of History is a 1968 book by historians Will Durant and Ariel Durant. The book provides a summary of periods and trends in history they had noted upon completion of the 10th volume of thei
Cover of the first edition, 1968
Benjamin Netanyahu, who cited a passage comparing Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan, sparked controversy before describing Will Durant as one of the best writers.
Will Durant
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William James Durant was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his eleven-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civiliza
The Lessons of History
…The Lessons of History is a 1968 book by historians Will Durant and Ariel Durant. The book provides a summary of periods and trends in history they had noted upon completion of the 10th volume of their momentous…
Durant in 1967
The Modern School in New York City, circa 1911–12. Will Durant stands with his pupils. This image was used on the cover of the first Modern School magazine.
Durant signing a copy of The Story of Philosophy in Michigan, 1929
The 11 volumes of The Story of Civilization