![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He collaborated with his wife to produce the volumes and presented an insightful description of life through the ages. It covered the living conditions of everyday people throughout the 2500 years of the West. But his masterpiece which redefined historical literature, ‘The Story of Civilization’ arrived in the 1930s. The book sold more than two million copies over a period of three decades and was translated into several languages. Subsequently, he became widely known for his second book, ‘The Story of Philosophy’, which established him as an acclaimed writer. After they fell in love and got married, he quit teaching and shifted his focus to the philosophical views surrounding the society. After completing his graduation, he started out as a reporter and then worked as a teacher for several years to earn a living but after falling in love with one of his students in school, his life dramatically changed. Will Durant was an American writer, historian and philosopher, best known for his work ‘The Story of Civilization’, written in collaboration with his wife. ![]()
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