Will Durant
31 books
About the Author
Will Durant was a renowned American historian, philosopher, and writer, best known for his monumental eleven-volume series, The Story of Civilization, co-authored with his wife Ariel. Born in 1885 in North Adams, Massachusetts, Durant initially pursued a career in philosophy, earning a doctorate from Columbia University before turning to historical narrative to make the past accessible to general readers. His engaging prose and profound insights into human progress and folly earned him a Pulitzer Prize for The Story of Civilization in 1968. Throughout his prolific career, Durant explored the grand sweep of history, from ancient civilizations to the modern era, emphasizing the interplay of culture, religion, and ideas. He passed away in 1981, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the 20th century's most influential popular historians.
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