The Story of Civilization, Volume VII: A history of European civilization in the period of Shakespeare, Bacon, Montaigne, Rembrandt, Galileo, and Descartes: 1558-1648. This is the seventh volume of the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning series.
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The Seventh Volume of The Story of Civilization!,
By Jeffrey Peter A. Hauck "Guerrilla Reader" (Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Story of Civilization : The Age of Reason Begins (Hardcover)
In this, the seventh volume of the unparalleled series "The Story of Civilization," Dr. Will & Ariel Durant have compiled a compelling rendition of historical fact covering nearly a century of Europe's past from the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558 A.D. to the death of Descartes in 1650 A.D..The reader will be treated to vivid historical recounts concerning: Phillip II of Spain and his "invincible armada." Elizabeth I of England, the "Virgin Queen." The Hapsburg Family. The Thirty-Years' War. The Puritan Revolution in England. Spain's fierce struggle to subdue the Netherlands. Europe's disillusionment following the brutalities of the religious wars. Cardinal Richelieu of France. And much, much more including plates and maps. The Durants have created a prose which is free-flowing and easy to understand. This book, designed to stand alone or within the series, is a masterpiece of historical accuracy to be enjoyed by professional and layperson alike. I rate it as five stars. Superb!
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Another excellent volume of the series...,
By Scott McCrea (Henderson NV) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Age of Reason Begins (The Story of Civilization VII) (Hardcover)
Will and Ariel Durant shine again in their seventh book of their history of European civilization. The given detailed attention to Shakespeare, Elizabeth I, Henri Quarte, Phillip II, Montaigne and many others.The prose sparkles with wit, verve, pith and an unflagging interest and love for the subject of history and the homeland of my ancestors. Highly recommended.
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7th volume in Durant's great Story of Civilization, this chronicles European history from the reign of Elizabeth I to the Thirty Years War, including the stories of Mary Queen of Scotts, Henry IV of France, and Cardinel Richelieu.
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ON November 17, 1558, a courier galloped into the court of the royal palace at Hatfield, thirty-six miles north of London, and announced to Elizabeth Tudor that she was Queen of England. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United Provinces, Privy Council, Don Juan, William of Orange, Mary Stuart, Henry of Navarre, Francis Bacon, Shah Abbas, Queen Mother, Gustavus Adolphus, Catherine de Medicis, Council of State, Don Quixote, House of Commons, Roman Church, Ben Jonson, Bettmann Archive, English Catholics, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Old Testament, King James, Queen of Scots, Roman Catholic, Anglican Church New!
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ON November 17, 1558, a courier galloped into the court of the royal palace at Hatfield, thirty-six miles north of London, and announced to Elizabeth Tudor that she was Queen of England. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, United Provinces, Privy Council, Don Juan, William of Orange, Mary Stuart, Henry of Navarre, Francis Bacon, Shah Abbas, Queen Mother, Gustavus Adolphus, Catherine de Medicis, Council of State, Don Quixote, House of Commons, Roman Church, Ben Jonson, Bettmann Archive, English Catholics, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Old Testament, King James, Queen of Scots, Roman Catholic, Anglican Church New!
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