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William James Durant (5 de noviembre de 1885 - 7 de noviembre de 1981) fue un filósofo, escritor e historiador estadounidense de los siglos XIX y XX. Conocido ante todo por su obra The Story of Civilization (Historia de la Civilización) narrada conjuntamente con su esposa Ariel .
William James Durant (/ d ə ˈ r æ n t /; November 5, 1885 – November 7, 1981) was an American historian and philosopher, best known for his 11-volume work, The Story of Civilization, which contains and details the history of Eastern and Western civilizations.
The Story of Civilization (1935–1975), by husband and wife Will and Ariel Durant, is an 11-volume set of books covering both Eastern and Western civilizations for the general reader, with a particular emphasis on European (Western) history. The series was written over a span of four decades.
Will Durant. (William James Durant; North Adams, 1885 - Los Ángeles, 1981) Historiador y filósofo estadouniudense. Estudió en el St. Peter's College de Jersey City y en la Universidad de Columbia, donde se doctoró en 1917.
Biography. Over the course of six decades, Will Durant enjoyed a remarkable career as a philosopher and historian, beginning with the publication of his book, The Story of Philosophy, in 1927.
William James Durant (5 de noviembre de 1885 - 7 de noviembre de 1981) fue un filósofo, escritor e historiador estadounidense de los siglos XIX y XX. Conocido ante todo por su obra The Story of Civilization (Historia de la Civilización) narrada conjuntamente con su esposa Ariel.
From Lumberyard Worker to King of Carriage Makers. William Durant dropped out of school at age 17. Ignoring his family’s expectations for him to become a lawyer, Durant’s first job was piling lumber, and his second job was selling cigars. He alone sold more than three other sales people combined.
