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From dawn to decadence : 500 years of Western cultural life : 1500 to the present

by Jacques Barzun

This historical study surveys five centuries of Western cultural development from 1500 to the present. It examines the evolution of social, political, and artistic movements, providing a narrative of the recurring themes that have shaped modern civilisation.

Accession 25624 ISBN 0060175869 Publisher HarperCollins
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