Durant, Will 1885-1981
Overview
| Works: | 2,147 works in 5,433 publications in 12 languages and 56,473 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Biographies Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Autobiographies Interviews Introductions |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other, Creator, Speaker, Correspondent |
| Classifications: | CB53, 909 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Will Durant
- A dual autobiography by Will Durant( Book )
- Transition; a sentimental story of one mind and one era by Will Durant( Book )
- Fallen Leaves( Visual )
- William James Durant : an intellectual biography by Raymond Frey( Book )
- Fallen leaves : last words on life, love, war and God by Will Durant( Recording )
- Adventures in philosophy : the dialogues, symposiums and debates of Will Durant by Will Durant( Book )
- Will and Ariel Durant : the famous historians discuss their life and career with James Day( Recording )
- Will(iam) (James) Durant : (1885-1981)( )
- Will Durant by John Court Curry( Book )
- A visit with Will and Ariel Durant( Visual )
- The power of history : conversations with Will and Ariel Durant, winners of the Pulitzer Price and Medal of Freedom by Will Durant( Book )
- Durant Study Club records by Wash.) Durant Study Club (Seattle( )
- Fallen Leaves( Visual )
- Sara Winston papers by Sara Winston( )
- Labor Temple (New York, N.Y.) records by N.Y.) Labor Temple (New York( )
- Durant, Will and Ariel Durant( )
- Works by Arthur Schopenhauer( )
- Max Lerner papers by Max Lerner( )
- Autograph of William James Durant by Will Durant( )
- Will and Ariel Durant( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Will Durant
The story of philosophy : the lives and opinions of the greater philosophers by
Will Durant(
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225 editions published between 1925 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 5,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Story of Philosophy gives not only the ideas and philosophical systems of such world-famous "monarchs of the mind" as Plato, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Spinoza, Kant, Voltaire, Locke, and others of similar stature, but their flesh-and-blood biographies. Not only the titans of older days but the most famous modern philosophers are here presented and illuminated -- including Bergson, Croce, Russell, and Dewey. The book also examines the philosophers' setting in their own time and place, and their influence on our modern intellectual heritage. These pages are packed with wisdom and winged with wit. Here, in one book for the layman, is a whole university course in philosophy, written in Durant's unique, lively, and concise style."--Publisher's website
225 editions published between 1925 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 5,510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Story of Philosophy gives not only the ideas and philosophical systems of such world-famous "monarchs of the mind" as Plato, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Spinoza, Kant, Voltaire, Locke, and others of similar stature, but their flesh-and-blood biographies. Not only the titans of older days but the most famous modern philosophers are here presented and illuminated -- including Bergson, Croce, Russell, and Dewey. The book also examines the philosophers' setting in their own time and place, and their influence on our modern intellectual heritage. These pages are packed with wisdom and winged with wit. Here, in one book for the layman, is a whole university course in philosophy, written in Durant's unique, lively, and concise style."--Publisher's website
The story of civilization by
Will Durant(
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13 editions published between 1939 and 1992 in English and held by 3,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1921, Will Durant began his five-decade-long series, The Story of Civilization. Joined later by his wife, Ariel, the two labored together to create one of the twentieth-century's most enduring masterworks of history for the general reader. With the 11 volumes that comprise this remarkable undertaking -- enhanced by the enthralling scholarship and eloquent prose that are the hallmark of their work -- the Durants have woven a fascinating tapestry of mankind's historical and cultural achievements spanning 10,000 years into a compelling narrative.--From publisher's description
13 editions published between 1939 and 1992 in English and held by 3,096 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1921, Will Durant began his five-decade-long series, The Story of Civilization. Joined later by his wife, Ariel, the two labored together to create one of the twentieth-century's most enduring masterworks of history for the general reader. With the 11 volumes that comprise this remarkable undertaking -- enhanced by the enthralling scholarship and eloquent prose that are the hallmark of their work -- the Durants have woven a fascinating tapestry of mankind's historical and cultural achievements spanning 10,000 years into a compelling narrative.--From publisher's description
The lessons of history by
Will Durant(
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50 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 3,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surveys the history of human culture and civilization, identifying key themes from throughout five thousand years, with discussion of race, character, morals, religion, economics, government, war, and other topics, and addressing the question of whether progress is real
50 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in English and Chinese and held by 3,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surveys the history of human culture and civilization, identifying key themes from throughout five thousand years, with discussion of race, character, morals, religion, economics, government, war, and other topics, and addressing the question of whether progress is real
The age of Napoleon : a history of European civilization from 1789 to 1815 by
Will Durant(
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21 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays the enigmatic character and incredible career of Napoleon Bonaparte, and describes the world he helped to fashion in the course of his ambitions
21 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrays the enigmatic character and incredible career of Napoleon Bonaparte, and describes the world he helped to fashion in the course of his ambitions
The life of Greece : being a history of Greek civilization from the beginnings, and of civilization in the Near East from
the death of Alexander, to the Roman conquest ; with an introduction on the prehistoric culture of Crete by
Will Durant(
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27 editions published between 1939 and 1992 in English and held by 1,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of Greek government, industry, manners, morals, religion, philosophy, science, literature and art from the earliest times to the Roman conquest"--Jacket subtitle
27 editions published between 1939 and 1992 in English and held by 1,854 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of Greek government, industry, manners, morals, religion, philosophy, science, literature and art from the earliest times to the Roman conquest"--Jacket subtitle
Caesar and Christ : a history of Roman civilization and of Christianity from their beginnings to A.D. 325 by
Will Durant(
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29 editions published between 1044 and 2011 in English and held by 1,754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Roman life--politics, economics, literature, art, morals."
29 editions published between 1044 and 2011 in English and held by 1,754 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Roman life--politics, economics, literature, art, morals."
Rousseau and Revolution : a history of civilization in France, England, and Germany from 1756, and in the remainder of Europe
from 1715 to 1789 by
Will Durant(
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26 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of civilization in France, England, and Germany from 1756 and in the remainder of Europe from 1715-1789." "There is no 'popular history that is so encyclopedic in scope, so brightly readable in style.'" Saturday Rev
26 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of civilization in France, England, and Germany from 1756 and in the remainder of Europe from 1715-1789." "There is no 'popular history that is so encyclopedic in scope, so brightly readable in style.'" Saturday Rev
The Renaissance : a history of civilization in Italy from 1304-1576 A.D. by
Will Durant(
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32 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in English and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of the Renaissance as it flowered through Italy. Emphasizes the contributions of characters famous in history
32 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in English and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A history of the Renaissance as it flowered through Italy. Emphasizes the contributions of characters famous in history
The Reformation : a history of European civilization from Wyclif to Calvin, 1300-1564 by
Will Durant(
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33 editions published between 1953 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the social revolution that accompanied the religious revolution at different phases of the Reformation
33 editions published between 1953 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the social revolution that accompanied the religious revolution at different phases of the Reformation
The age of Voltaire : a history of civilization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, with special emphasis on the conflict
between religion and philosophy by
Will Durant(
Book
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30 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of civilization in Western Europe from 1715-1756, with special emphasis on the conflict between religion and philosophy."
30 editions published between 1935 and 1992 in English and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of civilization in Western Europe from 1715-1756, with special emphasis on the conflict between religion and philosophy."
Interpretations of life: a survey of contemporary literature; the lives and opinions of some major authors of our time by
Will Durant(
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18 editions published in 1970 in English and German and held by 1,555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lives and opinions of some major authors of our time: Faulkner, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Sinclair, O'Neill, Jeffers, Pound, Joyce, Eliot, Maughan, Proust, Gide, Wittgenstein, Kierkegaard, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, Mann, Kafka, Kazantzakis, Sholokhov, Pasternak, Solzhenitzyn, and Yevtushenko
18 editions published in 1970 in English and German and held by 1,555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lives and opinions of some major authors of our time: Faulkner, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Sinclair, O'Neill, Jeffers, Pound, Joyce, Eliot, Maughan, Proust, Gide, Wittgenstein, Kierkegaard, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, Mann, Kafka, Kazantzakis, Sholokhov, Pasternak, Solzhenitzyn, and Yevtushenko
The age of Louis XIV : a history of European civilization in the period of Pascal, Molière, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great,
Newton, and Spinoza: 1648-1715 by
Will Durant(
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25 editions published between 1933 and 1992 in English and held by 1,529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of European civilization in the period of Pascal, Molière, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great, Newton and Spinoza: 1648-1715."
25 editions published between 1933 and 1992 in English and held by 1,529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A history of European civilization in the period of Pascal, Molière, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great, Newton and Spinoza: 1648-1715."
The age of faith : a history of medieval civilization--Christian, Islamic, and Judaic-- from Constantine to Dante: A.D. 325-1300 by
Will Durant(
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19 editions published between 1950 and 1992 in English and held by 1,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Covers the economy, politics, law, government, religion, morals, manners, education, literature, science, philosophy, and art of the Christians, Moslems, and Jews during an epoch that saw vital contests among the three great religions and between the religious and the secular view of human life."--Jacket
19 editions published between 1950 and 1992 in English and held by 1,526 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Covers the economy, politics, law, government, religion, morals, manners, education, literature, science, philosophy, and art of the Christians, Moslems, and Jews during an epoch that saw vital contests among the three great religions and between the religious and the secular view of human life."--Jacket
The age of reason begins : a history of European civilization in the period of Shakespeare, Bacon, Montaigne, Rembrandt, Galileo,
and Descartes: 1558-1648 by
Will Durant(
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24 editions published between 1961 and 1992 in English and held by 1,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the religious strife and scientific progress made from 1558 to 1650 in Europe
24 editions published between 1961 and 1992 in English and held by 1,440 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the religious strife and scientific progress made from 1558 to 1650 in Europe
The story of philosophy by
Will Durant(
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122 editions published between 1926 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lives and opinions of the great philosophers of the Western world
122 editions published between 1926 and 2018 in 13 languages and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lives and opinions of the great philosophers of the Western world
The mansions of philosophy : a survey of human life and destiny by
Will Durant(
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31 editions published between 1929 and 1941 in English and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Bibliographical guide to editions used": pages 674-680
31 editions published between 1929 and 1941 in English and held by 1,132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Bibliographical guide to editions used": pages 674-680
Heroes of history : a brief history of civilization from ancient times to the dawn of the modern age by
Will Durant(
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13 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the tradition of his bestselling books "The Story of Civilization" and "The Lessons of History, " Pulitzer-prize winning historian Will Durant traces the lives and ideas of those who have helped to define civilization, in a book published 20 years after his death
13 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the tradition of his bestselling books "The Story of Civilization" and "The Lessons of History, " Pulitzer-prize winning historian Will Durant traces the lives and ideas of those who have helped to define civilization, in a book published 20 years after his death
Our oriental heritage : being a history of civilization in Egypt and the Near East to the death of Alexander, and in India,
China and Japan from the beginning to our own day by
Will Durant(
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9 editions published between 1935 and 1963 in English and held by 956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written laws, the Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years ago, the Babylonians, who developed astronomy and physics, and planted the seeds of Western mythology, the Judeans, who preserved their culture forever in the immortal books of the Old Testament, the Persians, who ruled the largest empire in recorded history before Rome, Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophers, and Japanese samurais
9 editions published between 1935 and 1963 in English and held by 956 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written laws, the Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years ago, the Babylonians, who developed astronomy and physics, and planted the seeds of Western mythology, the Judeans, who preserved their culture forever in the immortal books of the Old Testament, the Persians, who ruled the largest empire in recorded history before Rome, Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophers, and Japanese samurais
The pleasures of philosophy : a survey of human life and destiny by
Will Durant(
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21 editions published between 1953 and 1981 in English and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New and rev. ed. of The Mansions of Philosophy
21 editions published between 1953 and 1981 in English and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New and rev. ed. of The Mansions of Philosophy
The greatest minds and ideas of all time by
Will Durant(
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18 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pulitzer Prize-winner Will Durant presents and defends his choices for the ten greatest thinkers, ten greatest poets, one hundred best books for an education, ten peaks of human progress, and twelve vital dates in world history
18 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pulitzer Prize-winner Will Durant presents and defends his choices for the ten greatest thinkers, ten greatest poets, one hundred best books for an education, ten peaks of human progress, and twelve vital dates in world history
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Related Identities
- Durant, Ariel Other Author Creator
- Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress)
- Napoleon I Emperor of the French 1769-1821
- Rousseau, Jean-Jacques 1712-1778
- Gardner, Grover Performer Narrator
- Louis XIV King of France 1638-1715
- Paul Avrich Collection (Library of Congress)
- Little, John R. 1960- Compiler Editor Narrator
- Schopenhauer, Arthur 1788-1860 Author
- Blackstone Audio, Inc
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Catholic Church Christian civilization Christianity Church history Church history--Modern period Civilization Civilization, Greco-Roman Civilization, Medieval Civilization, Modern Civilization, Oriental Deussen, Paul, Durant, Ariel Durant, Will, Europe France German literature Greece Greece--Crete Happiness Historians History--Philosophy Idea (Philosophy) Intellectual life Islamic civilization Italy Jews--Civilization Knowledge, Theory of Literature, Modern Louis--XIV,--King of France, Middle Ages Middle East Napoleon--I,--Emperor of the French, Philosophers Philosophers, Modern Philosophy Philosophy, American Philosophy, German Philosophy and religion Reformation Relations with Europeans Renaissance Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Rome (Empire) Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, Schopenhauer, Arthur, Sufficient reason Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) United States Voltaire, Will
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Alternative Names
Dirāns, Vils, 1885-1981
Diyūrānt, Wil Dāyrīl, 1885-1981
Djurant, Vil.
Durand, Will
Durant, W. J. 1885-1981
Durant, Will
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Durant, Will, b. 1885
Durant, Will James 1885-1981
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Durant, William J. 1885-1981
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Durrant, William James
Durrant William James 1885-1981
Ṭiyūren̲ṭ, Vil 1885-1981
Tu-lan, Wei-erh
Tu-lan, Wei-erh 1885-1981
Tuvu-lan-the 1885-1981
Uill Dürant
Vil Djurant
Vilṭiyūren̲ṭ 1885-1981
Will Durant 1885-1981
Will Durant Amerikaans historicus (1885-1981)
Will Durant amerikansk filosof, historiker och författare
Will Durant filosofo, saggista e storico statunitense
Will Durant filozof i historyk amerykański
William James Durant US-amerikanischer Philosoph und Schriftsteller
Γουίλ Ντυράν συγγραφέας, ιστορικός και φιλόσοφος
Вил Дјурант
Вільям Джеймс Дюрант
Дюрант Вил
Дюрант, Вил, 1885-1981
Дюрант, Уильям Джеймс
דוראנט, וויל
דורנט, וילים ג'מס
דיוראנט, ויל
דיורנט, ווילים ג'ימז
דיורנט, ויל, 1885-1981
ויל דוראנט
دورانت, وليم.
دورانت، ويليام جيمس، 1885-1981
دورانت، وڔل
ديورانت، ول.
ديورانت ، ول، 1885-
ديورانت، وليام جيمس، 1885-1981
ديورانت، ويل، 1885-1981
ديورانت، ويليام جيمس، 1885-1981
ول ديورانت، 1885-1981
ول ديورانت، 1885-1981 م
ول ڈیورنٹ امریکی محقق ، فلسفی، مورخ
ول ڊيورانٽ
ولل دورانت
ويل ديورانت فيلسوف، مؤرخ وكاتب أمريكي
ویل دورانت فیلسوف، نویسنده، و تاریخنگار آمریکایی
ویلیام جیمس دورانت
विल डुराण्ट
ਵਿਲ ਡੁਰਾਂਟ
வில்லியம் ஜேம்ஸ் டியூரண்ட்
విల్ డ్యురాంట్
വിൽ ഡുറാന്റ്
두란트, 윌 1885-1981
듀란드, 윌 1885-1981
듀란트, W. J. 1885-1981
듀란트, 월 1885-1981
듀란트, 윌 1885-1981
듀란트, 윌리엄 J. 1885-1981
듀란트, 윌리엄 제임스 1885-1981
듀랜트, W. J. 1885-1981
듀랜트, 윌 1885-1981
듀런트, 윌 1885-1981
ウィリアム・ダラント
デュラント, W.
デュラント, W. 1885-1981
デューラント, ウィル
威廉·詹姆斯·杜蘭特 美國歷史學家，哲學家和作家
威尔·杜兰
杜蘭, 威爾
杜兰威尔 1885-1981
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