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Book Reviews of From Dawn to Decadence: 1500 to the Present: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life

From Dawn to Decadence: 1500 to the Present: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life
From Dawn to Decadence 1500 to the Present 500 Years of Western Cultural Life
Author: Jacques Barzun
ISBN-13: 9780060175863
ISBN-10: 0060175869
Publication Date: 5/2000
Pages: 877
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
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I am an avid reader of history, but this book I just could not hack - I tried twice, and never got beyond, say, 25% of it. It is very dry; BUT, if it is your subject matter, I am sure it will be a winner for you!