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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