The Lessons of History
Will Durant · 1968
Lindy Score
58 yrs
Age
5
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Why it endured
In just 100 pages, Will and Ariel Durant distill the key lessons from their 11-volume Story of Civilization. What does history tell us about war, religion, economics, morality, and human nature? A masterpiece of compression — the most wisdom per page of any history book ever written.
What they're saying
5 people recommend this book
“The Lessons of History distills 5,000 years of human civilization into 100 pages. The most information-dense book I've read.”
“Will and Ariel Durant compressed their 11-volume Story of Civilization into this masterwork. It shapes my macro worldview.”
Principles
“The Durants understood that history rhymes. This book is the best antidote to thinking your moment is unique.”
Talk
“No book better illustrates the recurring patterns of civilization, war, and human nature.”
GPS, CNN
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