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William James Durant (/ d ə ˈ r æ n t /; November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his 11-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations.
- Ariel Durant
Ariel Durant (/ d ə ˈ r æ n t /; May 10, 1898 – October 25,...
- The Story of Civilization
The Story of Civilization (1935–1975), by husband and wife...
- The Story of Philosophy
978-0671739164. The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and...
- Ariel Durant
William James Durant was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his 11-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations. It was written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant, and published between 1935 and 1975.
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Biography. Over the course of six decades, Will Durant enjoyed a remarkable career as a philosopher and historian, beginning with the publication of his book, The Story of Philosophy, in 1927. A few years after releasing that book, Durant took on the monumental task of writing an integrative account of human history, which became The Story of ...
Durant’s love for his wife Ariel only deepened with the passing of time. When he was admitted to hospital with heart problems in 1981 at the age of 96, his wife stopped eating; perhaps fearing that he would not be returning. When Durant learned of the death of his beloved wife, his own heart stopped beating.
Oct 27, 2021 · The Past — October 27, 2021. Is it possible to write an unbiased history of human civilization? Will and Ariel Durant were praised for their ability to look at the big picture without losing...