Art and Civilization
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
Skip it if: You want a very different pace.
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Summary
Art and Civilization by Edward Lucie-Smith is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 1993 • Harry N Abrams Inc • 560 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- You want a clear account of what happened and why.
- If you like stylistic experimentation, the sentences are economical and exact, making small moments feel freshly observed and crucial.
- You want a very different pace.
- You need a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
- If you are not into slow builds, the viewpoint rotates often, requiring you to reorient regularly.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780810919242
Worth buying if: You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
Skip it if: You want a very different pace.
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What stands out here
This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Read it at the pace that works for you; the page count above is the best guide to the time it may take.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780810919242
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