The Age of Reason Begins
Narrated by Grover Gardner
The Story of Civilization, Book 7
- Released
- January 23, 2015
- Length
- 34 hrs 51 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
In the seventh volume of Will and Ariel Durant's acclaimed Story of Civilization, The Age of Reason Begins explores European history from 1558 to 1648, shedding light on the tumultuous journey toward the Enlightenment. The narrative interweaves the lives of influential monarchs like Elizabeth I and artists such as Shakespeare and Rembrandt, alongside the groundbreaking contributions of thinkers like Galileo and Descartes. This period is marked not only by remarkable cultural achievements but also by the devastating violence of the Thirty Years' War, highlighting a crucial chapter in the evolution of Western civilization.
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