description: In the tradition of his own bestselling masterpieces The Story of Civilization and The Lessons of History, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Will Durant here traces the lives and ideas of those who have helped to define civilization, from its dawn to the beginning of the modern world. Figures as diverse as Buddha, Confucius, Jesus, and Lorenzo de Medici are treated with both reverence and realism. This 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.
language: English
title: Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization from Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age
titlecomplete: Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization from Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age
genres: Historical, Biography, Philosophy, Collections, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Ancient History, World History, Ancient, History
ratings_count: 911
publisher: Audio Partners