A History of Civilizations by Fernand Braudel

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A History of Civilizations by Fernand Braudel

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Summary

Written from a consciously anti-enthnocentric approach, this fascinating work is a survey of the civilizations of the modern world in terms of the broad sweep and continuities of history, rather than the "event-based" technique of most other texts.

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A History of Civilizations by Fernand Braudel

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 the Muslim world and the Far East to Europe and the Americas. Includes maps.

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Fernand Braudel was France's foremost post-war historian. He is best known for The Mediterranean in the Age of Philip II, Civilization and Capitalism and The Identity of France.

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ISBN 13 9780140124897
ISBN 10 0140124896
Title A History of Civilizations
Author Fernand Braudel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1995-05-25
Number of pages 640
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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