History of Civilizations. Translated by Richard Mayne

  • New York: Penguin Books, 1995
By Braudel, Fernand
New York: Penguin Books, 1995. 8vo. 200 x 130 mm., [7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches].  xl, 600 pp. Illustrated with 23 maps.  Stiff paper wrappers.

"A Work of Art -- Far nobler than mere scholarship.  Its insights are variously luminous, startling and curious.  Braudel's portrait of the planet is immensely various and vivacious.  A panaorama full of emotions, excitement, humanity, and even hope."  Jan Morris.

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History of Civilizations. Translated by Richard Mayne

Author

Braudel, Fernand

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Penguin Books: New York

Date

1995


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