From Dawn to Decadence by Jacques Barzun
500 Years of Western Cultural Life
Harper Collins - May 2001
ISBN: 0060928832 - Trade Paperback
History, 1500s to the present

Reviewed by Barbara Buhrer, MyShelf.com
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Jacques Barzun has written a "popular history," one which presents history in a way that will appeal to the average reader. This is a survey of the last 500 years of world-changing events. Barzun treats not only historical and political events, but also touches on literary and cultural figures. The 800 pages are highly readable, full of anecdotes and details that are, at times, quite witty. From Dawn to Decadence is formatted so that portions can be read as the reader desires. There is an index that includes both subjects and characters for quick reference.

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