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Author of the Day: Will Durant (1885-1991) "The Gentle Philosopher"

 

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William James Durant was an American writer, historian, and philosopher. He became best known for his work The Story of Civilization, 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel Durant, and published between 1935 and 1975

 

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