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Civilisation

A Personal View

by Kenneth Clark · 1969 · 359 pages

Paul Graham
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Recommended by 1 elite

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About This Book

Based on the landmark BBC television series, this volume surveys the history of Western Europe through its art, architecture, and philosophy. Clark explores the defining works of genius and the evolution of ideas that shaped Western culture from the fall of the Roman Empire to the early 20th century.

Book Details

Published

1969

Pages

359

Language

en

ISBN

9780060108014

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