- Paperback: 736 pages
- Publisher: Paragon House (Mar 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1557788642
- ISBN-13: 978-1557788641
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.9 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #504,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Great Quotations is better than a Harvard education!—Andreas R. Prindl, Member of The Board, Lloyds of London
Great Quotations that Shaped the Western World is a treasury of the greatest quotations in western history. The book is organized chronologically as a history in "bite-size" portions so that casual readers can use it as a coffee table book for browsing. Serious students and those who want to have an overview of western history should read this book from cover to cover. As Dr. Johnson said, "classical quotation is the parole of literate men the world over."
"Great Quotations' wit and genius are guaranteed to make you sound better read than you are. But beware of using it on deadline: you can get lost in it for hours!"—Suzanne Fields, columnist for The Washington Times/Los Angeles Times Syndicate
"I am delighted to endorse this collection. It is useful, and full of sparkle."— William F. Buckley Jr.
Great Quotations that Shaped the Western World is a treasury of the greatest quotations in western history. The book is organized chronologically as a history in "bite-size" portions so that casual readers can use it as a coffee table book for browsing. Serious students and those who want to have an overview of western history should read this book from cover to cover. As Dr. Johnson said, "classical quotation is the parole of literate men the world over."
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The author has assembled a quick look at all the great thinkers. The title sells it short, though. The contributors are not limited to the western world. Confucius, for example, shows up as well as other Chinese and Indian greats. Neither is the book limited to quotes: Plato's thoughts are summarized more than they are quoted. The group of Roman quotes is preceded bya brief history of Rome.
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Great Quotations compiled by a Great Quoter,
By John H. Pritchard Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
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If indeed this wonderful work is "conservative," it is because Carl Middleton is extremely so but, way more than that, has selected much of the best from the human brain that ought to be conserved. Unlike other compilations of Man's profundity, Middleton's book has "Middleton" all through it, which endows the work with wonderful grit and makes it therefore not simply 784+ pages of detached and bloodless pith. I am a militant liberal in my opinions and in my behavior on almost every issue except that of the intellectual and historic voice of our species, and so I say to any listerner that Great Quotations that Shaped the Western World reflects the shape of intelligent thinking not just in the West but everywhere else, around the globe. Thus, though the book may appear at times to lean far to the right, the truth is that, like the "ship" it is, its course is straight ahead, and its voyage is universal
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How each and every one of these quotes impacted society and changed it,
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The words and the great people who say it - "Great Quotations That Shaped The Western World" is a near 800 page tome filled with the wisdom of the ages. From the words of Moses, Aristotle, King Henry VII, to many quotes in the modern era, this is a secular but no holds barred look at the entirety of western history and how each and every one of these quotes impacted society and changed it. "Great Quotations That Shaped the Western World" is a highly recommended reference for community library history collections.Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful source and inspiration,
By Julian B. Shand Jr. "ianmcshand" - Published on Amazon.com
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Chock full of pithy, relevant nuggets. At any time I can turn to any page and find several short, useful passages or just sentences that are self-contained and easily grasped, and satisfying to me. Most of the selections are arranged chronographically (if you don't know what that means, this probably is not the book for you.) Another long section is arranged thematically. All the classics of Western Civ seem to be represented, and well picked. I will admit to being a scholar of sorts, but I do find this to be a treasure. Enthusiastically recommended! And it is grounded in morals and ethics, and the best in our culture.
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