The Story of Civilization

Willam and Ariel Durant

**Will Durant** was an American historian and philosopher best known for his extensive work on the history of civilisation. His most notable multi-volume work is **"The Story of Civilization,"** which he co-authored with his wife, Ariel Durant. This monumental series covers the history of Eastern and Western civilisations and was published over a span of four decades, from 1935 to 1975. This series is renowned for its comprehensive coverage, engaging narrative style, and the Durants' ability to make history accessible to a broad audience. It remains a significant contribution to historical literature.

1. **Our Oriental Heritage** (1935) - Covers Near Eastern history until the fall of the Achaemenid Empire and the history of India, China, and Japan up to the 1930s.

2. **The Life of Greece** (1939) - Focuses on Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic Near East until the Roman conquest.

3. **Caesar and Christ** (1944) - Details the history of Rome and Christianity until the time of Constantine the Great.

4. **The Age of Faith** (1950) - Explores the Middle Ages in Europe and the Near East, from Constantine I to Dante Alighieri.

5. **The Renaissance** (1953) - Examines the history of Italy from around 1300 to the mid-16th century, focusing on the Italian Renaissance.

6. **The Reformation** (1957) - Discusses the history of Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, focusing on the Protestant Reformation.

7. **The Age of Reason Begins** (1961) - Covers the history of Europe from 1558 to 1648, focusing on the early modern period.

8. **The Age of Louis XIV** (1963) - Details the history of Europe from 1648 to 1715, focusing on the reign of Louis XIV of France.

9. **The Age of Voltaire** (1965) - Explores the history of Europe from 1715 to 1756, focusing on the Enlightenment.

10. **Rousseau and Revolution** (1967) - Covers the history of Europe from 1756 to 1789, focusing on the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the French Revolution.

11. **The Age of Napoleon** (1975) - Examines the history of Europe from 1789 to 1815, focusing on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.).