The Story Of Civilization: 1. Our Oriental Heritage
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Will Durant
Binding: Hardback
Published: SIMON AND SCHUSTER, 1942
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards with bumping on corners and spine. Cracked hinges, no loose pages. Previous owner's names on title page.
Will Durant's Our Oriental Heritage commences the monumental Story of Civilization series, presenting a sweeping historical narrative that encompasses the ancient cultures of the Near East and Asia. This scholarly work meticulously chronicles the rise and fall of empires, the development of philosophies, and the artistic achievements that shaped these foundational societies. With an academic yet accessible tone, it illustrates the intricate tapestry of human endeavor from the dawn of civilization through the advent of Buddhism and Confucianism. Durant masterfully synthesizes vast amounts of information, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual and cultural legacies that continue to influence the modern world.
Author: Will Durant
Binding: Hardback
Published: SIMON AND SCHUSTER, 1942
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards with bumping on corners and spine. Cracked hinges, no loose pages. Previous owner's names on title page.
Will Durant's Our Oriental Heritage commences the monumental Story of Civilization series, presenting a sweeping historical narrative that encompasses the ancient cultures of the Near East and Asia. This scholarly work meticulously chronicles the rise and fall of empires, the development of philosophies, and the artistic achievements that shaped these foundational societies. With an academic yet accessible tone, it illustrates the intricate tapestry of human endeavor from the dawn of civilization through the advent of Buddhism and Confucianism. Durant masterfully synthesizes vast amounts of information, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual and cultural legacies that continue to influence the modern world.