The Uses of the Past: Profiles of Former Societies
by Muller, Herbert J
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- Paperback
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About This Item
New York: Mentor Books, 1952. Mass Market Paperback. Fair. No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. spine and cover creasing, edge wear; With the vision of both historian and philosopher, Herbert Muller surveys the golden ages of past societies in a search for a pattern or a lesson that can be meaningful today. He analyzes the spirit and contribution of the Byzantine Empire, Israel, Greece, and Rome; Western Christendom, including the Age of the Enlightenment; 'Holy Russia,' Byzantine and Marxist; and the mysticism of India and the humanism of China. In his final chapter he presents a challenge and a credo for the present.
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- Bookseller
- Kayleighbug Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 035747
- Title
- The Uses of the Past: Profiles of Former Societies
- Author
- Muller, Herbert J
- Format/Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Mentor Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Weight
- 0.50 lbs
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