Heroes Of History

Author: Durant, Will

Brand: Simon & Schuster

Color: Blue

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 352

Release Date: 28-01-2012

Details: Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization From Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age is a compilation of historical events and the tale of human civilisation, dating back to its origin. Part of the The Story of Civilization series, the book explores all the significant events that have shaped our civilisation, culture and history to get it where humans are today in the modern world. A comprehensive edification of monumental events in human history, the book identifies the greatest event, its chronology and significance in the entire journey of human civilised existence. From Shakespeare to Confucius, the Roman Empire and the other great and large empires which have spanned huge territories and existed to countless decades together, the book covers diverse incidents of various genres of politics, art, music, religion, etc.
It also covers events like the Reformation movement and the great national revolutions which have rocked the foundations of human civilisation, redirecting it to newer and evolutionary paths. Covered till the 18th Century and written in a very simple and concise manner, the book aptly captures the essence of these events and explains these events, ideologies and teachings in a simple and easily understandable fashion. Attracting readers of all kinds and ages, it serves as a great guide to learning human history and the evolution of civilisation as humans know it. This edition of Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization From Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age was published in paperback by Simon and Schuster in 2012.

EAN: 9780743235945

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English