📍 Vintage 8-volume collection of The Story of Civilization by Will Durant and Will & Ariel Durant, published by Simon and Schuster, New York. A classic and highly regarded history series covering major civilizations and historical periods from the ancient world through Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, and the age of Louis XIV.

Included in this 8-volume lot:

• Our Oriental Heritage — 1954, 19th Printing

• The Life of Greece — 15th Printing, original copyright 1939

• Caesar and Christ — 11th Printing, original copyright 1944

• The Age of Faith — 1950, 8th Printing

• The Renaissance — 1953, 8th Printing

• The Reformation — 1957, 5th Printing

• The Age of Reason Begins — 1961, 3rd Printing

• The Age of Louis XIV — 1963, First Printing

These are substantial vintage cloth-bound hardcover books, printed in the United States. The volumes contain extensive historical material, illustrations and large fold-out historical maps, including maps of the Roman Empire, Europe and other regions covered in the series.

Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. Covers, bindings and pages show signs of age and previous use, including natural page toning. Caesar and Christ has a torn page/pages. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition of each volume, as the photos are an important part of the description.

A beautiful and impressive collection for history enthusiasts, collectors, readers, or a classic home library.

Sold together as one lot of 8 hardcover books