books by Ariel Durant (judaic-from constantine philosophy)

books by Ariel Durant

books:

The Story of Civilization: THE AGE OF FAITH, A History of Medieval Civilization-Christian, Islamic, and ...

2 reviews
Will and Ariel Durant

Simon & Schuster, 1950

The Fourth Volume in The Story of Civilization!
In this, the fourth volume in the Story of Civilization, Dr. Will & Ariel Durant have compiled thousands of details to create a smooth flowing story covering one-thousand years of Christian, Islamic, and Jewish civilization. At nearly 1100 pages in length, the reader will see: The early Christian ascetics and martyrs such as Simeon Stylites, who sat atop a sixty-foot high pillar for thirty ...

Rousseau and Revolution: A History of Civilization in France, England, and Germany from 1756, and in the ...

3 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

MJF Books, 1997

Lush, remarkable Pulitzer prize-winning volume...
...continues the excellence of the series. Originally intended as the final book of the series, "The Story of Civilization", in ended up being the penultimate volume. The Durants lucidly and eloquently summarize the philosophy, life and influence that Rousseau had on the 18th century and, indeed, continues to have to this very day. Rousseau may be regarded as the creator of the Left-wing ...

The Story of Civilization [Volumes 1 to 11] (Hardcover Set 1963-1975)

1 review
Will & Ariel Durant

Simon & Schuster, 1963

Buy This for Later Reading
I own this set. As I pass through the 55-year old mark, I keep coming back to it and will read it from start to finish one day. The price is a bargain. If you want just a taste of the rich content, buy The Lessons of History. Two other major works I recommend are: The leadership of civilization building: Administrative and civilization theory, symbolic dialogue, and citizen skills for ...

The Age of Reason Begins (The Story of Civilization VII)

6 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

Simon & Schuster, 1980

Attack of deconstructivist, relativistic nonsense
Fortunately, a PH.d is not required to both enjoy and be educated by the Durants monumental achievement. They are the authors who literally built the Simon & Schuster company. (I hope Carly Simon sends flowers to their graves every year as they largely generated her families fortune!) It is important to remember that Will Durant was an experimental academic himself (c.f. the "Ferrer School"); ...

The Lessons of History

34 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

MJF Books, 1997

If you only read or listen to one book....
I've listened to most of the Durant's 10,000 page Story of Civilization. When I came across this little gem, I was very pleased. To think that they could take all of those decades of research and reflection and condense them into about 100 pages is mighty impressive. It's also mighty valuable for us all as we go through the beginning of a new millenium. They give well-reasoned and ...

The Age of Louis XIV: A History of European Civilization in the Period of Pascal, Moliere, Cromwell, Milton, ...

11 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

MJF Books, 1997

Sunrise, Sunset!
Over the past year I have read extensively about the 17th century. "The Age of Louis XIV" is the best book which I have found on the period. Volume VII of Will and Ariel Durant's multi-volume "Story of Civilization", this book documents more detail of the era than any others which I have read. The book begins with sections on France and England. The next section is "The Periphery" dealing with ...

The Age of Napoleon (The Story of Civilization, Vol. 11)

7 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

MJF Books, 1997

Excellent overview of the Napoleonic period
The Durant's have done an excellent job in capturing the flavor of the era of Napoleon. The book gives you an excellent overview of military, social, religious, philosophic, and moral attitudes of the day. One should keep in mind, however, that the book is an overview and thus does not deal too deeply with any one subject. This should not be seen as a flaw however but a product of the aim ...

The Age of Voltaire: A History of Civilization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, with Special Emphasis on ...

3 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

Simon & Schuster, 1980

What a superb series
I remember seeing these sets of books in my University Bookstore in College--never read them, but picked up the whole set for .25 each at a garage sale. Little did I know what I'd been missing. I also just started teaching history in Calgary--a colleague agreed with me that they are fabulous, but said the snobby professors looked down on the Durants as "popularizers." I can't think of a ...

Will & Ariel Durant: A Dual Autobiography

2 reviews
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

Simon & Schuster, 1977

Well worth the hunt for it!
This is a very enjoyable book by Will & Ariel Durant who gave us a wonderful account of their fascinating lives together. In many respects, Will Durant was not only a great historian and philosopher, but also a great and gentle man who was fortunate to have the love and support of his outstanding wife, family, and a huge supporting cast of friends and colleagues. You'll learn about meetings with ...

The Age of Voltaire: A History of Civilization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, With Special Emphasis on ...

1 review
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

MJF Books, 1997

The Ninth Volume in The Story of Civilization!
In this, the Ninth Volume in the classic "Story of Civilization" series, Dr. Will & Ariel Durant have compiled a massive historical examination of France and England in the first-half of the Eighteenth Century. At over >800 pages, the reader is treated to a vivid recount of: The English ideas that inspired an Enlightenment in France. The Salons of Paris. The philosophies of both nation ...

The Age of Napoleon
Will and Ariel Durant

Simon and Schuster, 1975

Caesar And Christ Part 1 Of 2
Will Durant, Ariel

Books on Tape, Inc., 1994

Part One Of Two Parts Volume 3 of the monumental Story of Civilization, CAESAR AND CHRIST depicts the rise of Rome from a crossroads town to empire. The world's first republic, Rome spread its civilization over the Mediterranean and western European world. Its long, slow crumbling and final collapse plunged Europe into darkness and chaos. The Pax Romana broke some heads. Jews felt the scourge in Judea, where Jesus of Nazareth met a ...

Caesar And Christ Part 2 Of 2
Will Durant, Ariel Durant

Books on Tape, 1994

Part Two Of Two Parts Volume 3 of the monumental Story of Civilization, CAESAR AND CHRIST depicts the rise of Rome from a crossroads town to empire. The world's first republic, Rome spread its civilization over the Mediterranean and western European world. Its long, slow crumbling and final collapse plunged Europe into darkness and chaos. The Pax Romana broke some heads. Jews felt the scourge in Judea, where Jesus of Nazareth met a ...