u003cbu003eA concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, u003ciu003eThe Lessons of History u003c/iu003eis the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prizewinning historians Will and Ariel Durant.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWith 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.