Ariel Durant
Ariel Durant was the co-author, along with her husband Will Durant, of 'The Story of Civilization', an eleven-volume set of books covering Western history. She was born on May 10, 1898, in Proskurov, Russian Empire (now Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine) and died on October 25, 1981. Ariel's contributions were essential to the work, and she shared the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction with Will in 1968 for the series' tenth volume, 'Rousseau and Revolution'. Her role in the writing and research was often under-recognized, but she was an integral part of the Durant's historical work.
Books
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1. Rousseau and Revolution
"Rousseau and Revolution" is a comprehensive historical account of the European Enlightenment period, focusing on the social and political upheavals that led to the French Revolution. The book explores the philosophical teachings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, his influence on the era, and how his ideas significantly contributed to the revolutionary spirit. It also provides a detailed examination of the cultural, scientific, and intellectual developments during the 18th century, offering an in-depth understanding of the social and political transformation of the time.
