--- product_id: 103473520 title: "The Lessons of History" price: "AED 12" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/103473520-the-lessons-of-history store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Lessons of History **Price:** AED 12 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lessons of History - **How much does it cost?** AED 12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/103473520-the-lessons-of-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Juxtaposing the great lives, ideas, and accomplishments with cycles of war and conquest, the Durants reveal the towering themes of history and give meaning to our own. Review: Written in prose that's music to my ears somehow - This is one of the most unexpectedly beautifully written books I've read in years, though I may be biased. The author(s) found a way to present complex and interesting ideas and observations about history and the world and humanity in ways that I seldom see English language presented in. I would say that one must have a minimum decent background knowledge of world histroy in order to enjoy the book, because the content is rather a by-chapter summary of collections of historical events and their implications, rather than actually telling you any deep details of the historical events. For example, they mention lots of names of ancient civilizations and makes certain arguements about them, without any context, so if you're not well versed in general history you might need to research outside the book (which like, who would bother to do that?). I didn't find that to detract much from the book, but mention this as a word of caution. Each chapter actually made me stop every time it ended (the chapters are short, which is prefect for my short attention span lol) and reflect upon what I just read. The book, though presents complex ideas, is perfectly succinct and well worth the time it takes to finish. If you like history, know a good bit about it, and want to read something that gives you a few new neurons in the brain without a huge time commitment, go for it :) Review: An Amazing Read - This book opened my eyes to many things about the human condition. I had so many questions before reading, and it left me with more understanding and acceptance of the human condition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #39,982 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #8 in History of Philosophy & Schools of Thought eBooks #17 in History of Civilization & Culture #20 in Ancient Early Civilization History | ## Images ![The Lessons of History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pmlRc8c4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written in prose that's music to my ears somehow *by A***K on September 20, 2024* This is one of the most unexpectedly beautifully written books I've read in years, though I may be biased. The author(s) found a way to present complex and interesting ideas and observations about history and the world and humanity in ways that I seldom see English language presented in. I would say that one must have a minimum decent background knowledge of world histroy in order to enjoy the book, because the content is rather a by-chapter summary of collections of historical events and their implications, rather than actually telling you any deep details of the historical events. For example, they mention lots of names of ancient civilizations and makes certain arguements about them, without any context, so if you're not well versed in general history you might need to research outside the book (which like, who would bother to do that?). I didn't find that to detract much from the book, but mention this as a word of caution. Each chapter actually made me stop every time it ended (the chapters are short, which is prefect for my short attention span lol) and reflect upon what I just read. The book, though presents complex ideas, is perfectly succinct and well worth the time it takes to finish. If you like history, know a good bit about it, and want to read something that gives you a few new neurons in the brain without a huge time commitment, go for it :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Read *by A***S on July 31, 2026* This book opened my eyes to many things about the human condition. I had so many questions before reading, and it left me with more understanding and acceptance of the human condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Connecting the Dots of History *by M***E on November 22, 2017* Understanding history is essential for the future. This short book covers a broad scope of history. The book deals with major shifts throughout man's time on earth. The authors understand history well, so can piece together significant themes that have flowed through the world. The authors trace major ideas like morals, religion, race, socialism, economics, etc. What is interesting is that man's thinking on these topics have not changed much. There are always cycles of thinking along​ these lines. It seems that humans are always going to an extreme, rebalancing, and moving to the other side of the extreme over and over again through history. There are some interesting insights too. "​So the conservative who resists change is as valuable as the radical who proposes it—perhaps as much more valuable as roots are more vital than grafts." There are also warning for the future. Here is one that is concerning. "​...strife. If race or class war divides us into hostile camps, changing political argument into blind hate, one side or the other may overturn the hustings with the rule of the sword. If our economy of freedom fails to distribute wealth as ably as it has created it, the road to dictatorship will be open to any man who can persuasively promise security to all; and a martial government, under whatever charming phrases, will engulf the democratic world." We have had a time of peace, but the conflict is always underneath the surface because of human's desire for power. This book is good, not amazing, but a needed read for those who care about the world around us. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/103473520-the-lessons-of-history](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/103473520-the-lessons-of-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*