Arnold J. Toynbee's A Study of History stands among the twentieth century's most ambitious works of historical interpretation. Originally published in ten volumes between 1934 and 1954, it examines the rise, flourishing, and decline of civilizations across world history. This two-volume abridgement by D. C. Somervell faithfully distills Toynbee's monumental study into a more accessible form while preserving its central arguments and sweeping comparative vision.
While many of Toynbee's historical interpretations are no longer widely accepted, A Study of History was one of the twentieth century's most influential and widely read works of historical interpretation. Its ambitious scope and comparative approach continue to secure its place as a landmark in the philosophy of history and a significant contribution to the study of civilizations. It remains an engaging and rewarding work to read.
This 1971 Dell Publishing edition is complete in two matching volumes housed in the original slipcase.
Author: Arnold J. Toynbee
Title: A Study of History (Two-Volume Abridged Set)
Publisher: Dell Publishing, New York
Year: 1971 (Third Printing)
ISBN: N/A
Format: Softcover (Two Volumes in Original Slipcase)
Condition: Good; original slipcase well worn
Weight: 613 g
Dimensions: 11 × 18.5 × 5 cm (complete set)
Abridgement: D. C. Somervell
