The greatest minds and ideas of all time

Durant, Will 1885-1981 (Author). Little, John. (Added Author).

Summary: Best-selling historian and philosopher Will Durant devoted his life to studying the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. Here is a summation of Durant's work, as he presents the best of world history, from "The one hundred best books for an education" to "The ten greatest thinkers," "The ten greatest poets," "The ten peaks of human progress," and "Twelve vital dates in human history." Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events in simple and exciting terms, it is a concise liberal arts education.

Record details

ISBN: 1572706333 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
ISBN: 9781572706330 (sound recording : OverDrive Audio Book)
Physical Description: electronic
electronic resource
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Publisher: [Auburn, Calif.] : Audio Partners Pub., 2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Downloadable audio file. Title from: Title details screen. Unabridged. Duration: 3:14:35.
Formatted Contents Note:	A shameless worship of heroes -- The ten "greatest" thinkers -- The ten "greatest" poets -- The one hundred "best" books for an education -- The ten "peaks" of human progress -- Twelve vital dates in world history.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by John Little.
System Details Note:	Requires OverDrive Media Console Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 46632 KB). Mode of access: World Wide Web.