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The Lessons of History

Will Durant · 1968

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10,581·Ancient

58 yrs

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Why it endured

In just 100 pages, Will and Ariel Durant distill the key lessons from their 11-volume Story of Civilization. What does history tell us about war, religion, economics, morality, and human nature? A masterpiece of compression — the most wisdom per page of any history book ever written.

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5 people recommend this book

Naval RavikantEntrepreneur & philosopher

The Lessons of History distills 5,000 years of human civilization into 100 pages. The most information-dense book I've read.

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Ray DalioFounder of Bridgewater Associates

Will and Ariel Durant compressed their 11-volume Story of Civilization into this masterwork. It shapes my macro worldview.

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Charlie MungerVice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

The Durants understood that history rhymes. This book is the best antidote to thinking your moment is unique.

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Fareed ZakariaJournalist & author

No book better illustrates the recurring patterns of civilization, war, and human nature.

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