Description
- ISBN-13: 9781439149959
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- Publisher Imprint: Simon & Schuster
- Depth: 13
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Spine Width: 8 mm
- Width: 142 mm
- ISBN-10: 143914995X
- Publisher Date: 16 Feb 2010
- Binding: Paperback
- Height: 213 mm
- No of Pages: 128
- Series Title: English
- Weight: 114 gr







Vidhi Gupta –
A decent overview, but felt rushed. Too much to cover in so few pages. Still, some interesting insights.
Sonia Negi –
Engaging and informative. A great introduction to the study of history. Highly recommended!
Shivam Pandey –
A bit too simplistic for my taste. However, it does provide a good starting point for further study.
Atul Nautiyal –
Concise and thought-provoking. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. A great starting point for history buffs.
Kunal Manoharrao Motghare –
Disappointing. The writing style felt dry and the arguments were unconvincing. Did not enjoy.
Rahul Nadimidoddi –
An accessible and engaging look at history. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the big picture.
Minnu Elizabeth George –
Enjoyable read, although some of the conclusions felt a bit dated. Worth it for the broad strokes.
Sudhanshu Yadav –
Okay, but nothing special. Easy to read, but not particularly memorable. Just average.
Sohel Mubarak Sheikh –
Found it simplistic at times, but overall a good summary. Some ideas are truly insightful.
Sanskar Maheshwari –
Brilliant! A timeless book that offers profound insights into the human condition. A must-read.
Chilaka Alan –
I was expecting more depth. Felt like a shallow dive into complex topics. Disappointed.
Virender Singh Rajpurohit –
Excellent! The Durants’ wisdom shines through. I will be rereading this one for years to come.
Prashant –
Not bad, but not great either. It felt like a very surface-level analysis. Expected better.
Dhruv Sharma –
A masterpiece of historical compression. So much wisdom packed into one book! I loved it.
Sarthak Raj Vats –
Uneven. Some chapters are brilliant; others are quite dull. Still, a worthwhile effort.
Rahul Rakesh –
Good for a quick overview, but don’t expect a comprehensive analysis. Easy to understand.
Shashank Bhaskar –
A truly remarkable book. The Durants’ insights are timeless and relevant. A must-read for everyone.
Muskan Singh –
Wonderful distillation of historical trends. Makes you think about the present! Highly recommend.
Minerva Chandra –
Fascinating and thought-provoking. I learned so much about the patterns of history. Highly recommend this book!