The Age of Faith
The Age of Faith
Will Durant
Donald Knuth
Volume 4 of his series, covers the years 325--1300. - Donald Knuth
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The Age of Faith

The Age of Faith

Will Durant
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Will Durant
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In "The Age of Faith," Will Durant masterfully chronicles the tapestry of medieval civilization, weaving together the threads of Christian, Islamic, and Judaic cultures from the reign of Constantine to the dawn of the Renaissance. This fourth volume of his Pulitzer Prize-winning series, "The Story of Civilization," serves as a panoramic vista of a thousand years of human striving, faith, and intellectual ferment. Durant's narrative captures the grandeur and tragedy of the Middle Ages, exploring the philosophical, religious, and social forces that shaped this complex period in history. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge and an engaging prose style, Durant brings to life the towering figures and defining events of the era. From the philosophical musings of Augustine to the military conquests of Islam, from the flowering of the Byzantine Empire to the Crusades, "The Age of Faith" is both a tribute to the indomitable spirit of humanity and a testament to Durant's enduring legacy as a historian. This volume stands as an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the medieval world, its legacies, and how it laid the foundations for the modern age.

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Released
1950
1 Jan
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1196
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Volume 4 of his series, covers the years 325--1300. - Donald Knuth
He who leaves his home in search of knowledge walks in the path of God … and the ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr”;
— Will Durant, The Age of Faith

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