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Our Oriental Heritage

Will Durant

Narrated by Robin Field

The Story of Civilization, Book 1

Released
October 22, 2013
Length
50 hrs 17 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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In the first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I, listeners explore the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. This comprehensive narrative delves into the achievements of Sumeria, the monumental advancements of the Egyptians, the scientific contributions of the Babylonians, the cultural preservation by the Judeans, and the expansive Persian Empire. Additional insights into Indian philosophy, Chinese thinkers, and Japanese warriors further enrich this historical panorama.
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