profiles of former societies

A useful discussion of how former societies and our own, use the writings of the historians of their societies to express their own set of virtues. Interesting but not lively reading. It does presuppose an acquaintance with the surviving sources. ( )

An interesting book. It's a bit dated in its perspective (written in the 1950's). I enjoyed the way the author analyzed and contrasted different civilizations and cultures in history. The going wasn't always so easy but the book has something to say even in contemporary times. I learned some new things from this work its reading was worth it. ( )

An interesting essay in historical theory.