In the tradition of his own bestselling masterpieces 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; from its dawn to the beginning of the modern world.Heroes of History is a book of life-enhancing wisdom and optimism; complete with Durant's wit; knowledge; and unique ability to explain events and ideas in simple; exciting terms. It is the lessons of our heritage passed on for the edification and benefit of future generations—a fitting legacy from America's most beloved historian and philosopher. Will Durant's popularity as America's favorite teacher of history and philosophy remains undiminished by time. His books are accessible to readers of every kind; and his unique ability to compress complicated ideas and events into a few pages without ever "talking down" to the reader; enhanced by his memorable wit and a razor-sharp judgment about men and their motives; made all of his books huge bestsellers. Heroes of History carries on this tradition of making scholarship and philosophy understandable to the general reader; and making them good reading; as well. At the dawn of a new millennium and the beginning of a new century; nothing could be more appropriate than this brilliant book that examines the meaning of human civilization and history and draws from the experience of the past the lessons we need to know to put the future into context and live in confidence; rather than fear and ignorance.
#1031977 in Books Rowman Littlefield Publishers 2009-07-16 2009-07-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.13 x .68 x 6.10l; .85 #File Name: 0742558126223 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good book; but I still prefer Eileen Southern's workBy Sofia TrompetistaThis book is a fairly decent abbreviated overview of African-American music. However I wish someone would continue the work of Eileen Southern with her excellent book on African-American music. Hers is a more comprehensive approach and even though no one has updated her work since her death; I prefer her book; which I believe it's called; "The music of black Americans;" to any of the others that I have read so far.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love the order of the chaptersBy Brandy JonesVery Very Interesting and informative. Love the order of the chapters. A great history lesson.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must for music educatorsBy CustomerPeretti's book is a brilliant account of Black history through the medium of music. It opened many areas of thought and awareness for me. It should be a requirement for music education students.
