Pulitzer Prize General Non Fiction Winner
Rousseau and Revolution
by Will and Ariel Durant
Summary
The tenth volume of the massive "Story of Civilization" series, focusing on the life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the social forces that led to the French Revolution. It is a sweeping look at the Enlightenment era.
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Historical Context & Significance
The Durants spent 40 years on their 11-volume series. This win recognized their ability to make massive sweeps of history accessible to the average household "Great Books" reader.