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This groundbreaker by one of the premier historians of this century takes an anti-ethnocentric approach to the history of civilizations. This book focuses on the broad sweep of history rather than on the famous events. It covers historical developments in almost every corner of the globe, from... read more
First Sentence
It would be pleasant to be able to define the word 'civilization' simply and precisely, as one defines a straight line.
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Authors & Contributors
- Fernand Braudel (Author)
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