The authors devoted five decades to the study of world history and philosophy, culminating in the masterful eleven-volume Story of Civilization. In this compact summation of their work, Will and...

This volume chronicles the history of ancient Greek civilization. Here Durant tells the whole story, from Crete's vast Aegean empire to the conquest of Greece by the Romans.

This volume surveys the medieval achievements and modern significance of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic life and culture. It includes the dramatic stories of many fascinating historical figures....

This volume chronicles the history of European civilization from 1300 to 1564. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the formation of early Protestantism, the rise of Humanism, and much...

This volume chronicles the history of European civilization from 1648 to 1715. Listeners will encounter the tumultuous rule of the Louis XIV, the artists and leaders of England, the reign of Peter...

This volume centers on the passionate rebel--philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau condemned civilization as a disease, glorified the noble savage, and became the patron saint of the...