A Study of History, Vol. 2: Abridgement of Volumes VII-X

This is a new copy of A Study of History, Vol. 2: Abridgement of Volumes VII-X by Arnold Toynbee, abridged by D.C. Somervell. This volume condenses the key arguments and historical analysis from Volumes VII through X of Toynbee's monumental work.

• Format: Print book, paperback edition
• Key features: Abridgement of Toynbee's comprehensive study of civilizations, including their growth, breakdown, and disintegration
• Contents: Covers universal states, universal churches, heroic ages, and contacts between civilizations in space and time
• Collector value: Essential reference for students of history and philosophy; standard edition for academic study

A foundational text in historical scholarship, this volume is ideal for readers seeking a condensed version of Toynbee's later volumes.