The Story of Civilization - Full 11 Volume Set by Will Durant (Author)

The Story of Civilization - Full 11-Volume Set 
Author: Will Durant (with Ariel Durant for later volumes)
Paper Quality: White Paper
Category: History / World History / Civilization Studies
Recommended For: History enthusiasts, educators, researchers, and anyone interested in a comprehensive understanding of world history.

Introduction:

The Story of Civilization by Will Durant is a monumental work of historical scholarship that covers the broad sweep of human history, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This 11-volume set, published between 1954 and 1975, offers a comprehensive narrative that explores the development of civilizations across the world. Durant’s writing is accessible yet deeply analytical, making the work both a scholarly and readable account of history.

Key Features - 11-Volume Set

1. Volume Breakdown
   The 11 volumes are broken down as follows:

   • Volume I: Our Oriental Heritage — Focuses on the ancient civilizations of the East, including those in Mesopotamia, India, China, and Egypt.
   • Volume II: The Life of Greece — Chronicles the history of Greek civilization, its philosophy, arts, and political institutions.
   • Volume III: Caesar and Christ — Covers the rise and fall of Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the Roman Empire's transformation.
   • Volume IV: The Age of Faith — Explores the Middle Ages, medieval culture, and the Christian Church’s influence.
   • Volume V: The Renaissance — Examines the Italian Renaissance, its artistic, political, and intellectual revival.
   • Volume VI: The Reformation — Focuses on the Protestant Reformation and its profound effects on European society and religion.
   • Volume VII: The Age of Reason Begins — Investigates the Age of Enlightenment, with an emphasis on scientific discovery, rationalism, and philosophy.
   • Volume VIII: The Age of Louis XIV — Discusses the reign of Louis XIV in France, the rise of absolute monarchies, and European political dynamics.
   • Volume IX: The Age of Voltaire — Analyzes the Enlightenment era, Voltaire’s contributions, and the shaping of modern political thought.
   • Volume X: Rousseau and Revolution — Focuses on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the French Revolution, and the intellectual movements leading to it.
   • Volume XI: The Age of Napoleon — Chronicles the Napoleonic era, its influence on Europe, and the transformation of Europe after Napoleon’s reign.