Britannica Great Books of the Western World 54 Volume Set 1952, HC Ships Fast
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Great Books of the Western World Complete 54 Volume Set (1952 Hardcover) Description A substantial and highly collectible complete 54-volume set of Great Books of the Western World, published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. in 1952. Edited under the guidance of distinguished scholars including Mortimer J. Adler, this landmark collection brings together many of the most influential works in philosophy, literature, science, history, politics, economics, mathematics, and psychology. The set includes writings from renowned thinkers and authors such as Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Dante, Newton, Locke, Adam Smith, Kant, Darwin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, William James, and Freud. Bound in the iconic cloth hardcover format with gilt lettering, these volumes remain a cornerstone collection for libraries, educators, scholars, and collectors of classic literature and intellectual history. Item Details Title: Great Books of the Western World Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Publication Year: 1952 Format: Hardcover Language: English Number of Volumes: 54 Series: Great Books of the Western World Editor: Mortimer J. Adler (Editorial Advisory Board) Genre: Literature, Philosophy, History, Science Topic: Western Civilization, Classical Literature, Great Thinkers Condition Good vintage condition. Complete 54-volume set. Covers show expected shelf wear, light rubbing, and edge wear from age and use. Some volumes display minor scuffs, discoloration, and light page-edge toning. Bi
- Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.
- Year: 1952
- Condition: Good
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