Civilization: A New History of the Western World - Hardcover

Osborne, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1933648198 ISBN 13: 9781933648194

Publisher: Pegasus Books, 2006

Synopsis

Tying together the histories of empires, art, philosophy, science, and politics, this work includes the events and people in the history of the western world from the siege of Troy to the Gettysburg address.

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Review:

'..he writes lucid, accurate prose that carries heavy freights of information lightly...' -- AC Grayling – Independent on Sunday.

‘ a deft, provocative and informative history – and a pleasure to read.’ -- Robert Murphy – Metro

‘Civilization is an immensely important book and an exhilarating read. It deserves the widest audience.’ -- Gregor Dallas – Literary Review.

‘Osborne has woven a narrative of extraordinary scope and clarity.’ -- Tim Gardam – Observer.

‘Osborne’s book is a blessing.... Two weeks in, and the year’s first necessary book is with us.’ -- Christopher Bray – Telegraph.

From the Publisher:

Through a vivid and dramatic interrogation of the past, this book examines and illuminates the nature of Western civilization from its earliest incarnations to the present.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1933648198
• ISBN 13: 9781933648194
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 532