A Study Of History: The First Abridged One-Volume Edition Illustrated
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Arnold Toynbee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames & Hudson, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket worn and tanned; some mildew spotting on inside dust flaps and first few inside pages; pages tanned on edges
This monumental work, A Study Of History, presents a panoramic view of human civilization, meticulously chronicling the birth, growth, and decay of societies across the globe. Arnold Toynbee, in this revised and abridged edition with Jane Caplan, distills his profound insights into the cyclical nature of history and the challenges that confront civilizations. The text argues for a universal pattern in the development of cultures, illustrating how responses to environmental and social pressures determine their ultimate fate. It offers a compelling, scholarly examination of the forces that drive historical change, providing a foundational understanding of humanity's collective journey. This authoritative volume instructs readers on the grand sweep of historical processes, making complex theories accessible to a broad audience.
Author: Arnold Toynbee
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames & Hudson, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket worn and tanned; some mildew spotting on inside dust flaps and first few inside pages; pages tanned on edges
This monumental work, A Study Of History, presents a panoramic view of human civilization, meticulously chronicling the birth, growth, and decay of societies across the globe. Arnold Toynbee, in this revised and abridged edition with Jane Caplan, distills his profound insights into the cyclical nature of history and the challenges that confront civilizations. The text argues for a universal pattern in the development of cultures, illustrating how responses to environmental and social pressures determine their ultimate fate. It offers a compelling, scholarly examination of the forces that drive historical change, providing a foundational understanding of humanity's collective journey. This authoritative volume instructs readers on the grand sweep of historical processes, making complex theories accessible to a broad audience.