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The Lessons of History

Will Durant, Ariel Durant

Read Will and Ariel Durant's cautious lessons on geography, economics, war and political change, and consider why they locate progress in knowledge passed between generations.

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14 parts, about 20 minutes to read.

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Author
Will Durant, Ariel Durant
Parts
14 parts
Reading time
about 20 minutes
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What the summary covers

  1. Preface1 min
  2. I. Hesitations1 min
  3. II. History and the Earth1 min
  4. III. Biology and History2 min
  5. IV. Race and History1 min
  6. V. Character and History1 min
  7. VI. Morals and History1 min
  8. VII. Religion and History2 min
  9. VIII. Economics and History1 min
  10. IX. Socialism and History2 min
  11. X. Government and History2 min
  12. XI. History and War1 min
  13. XII. Growth and Decay2 min
  14. XIII. Is Progress Real?2 min

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