I wanted to add a follow-up to my original message:
I am actually looking forward to reading the "Story of Civilization" series, and apologize if my previous message-request seemed to carry with it a negative view of Durant's work or personality. My intention is simply to develop within my own mind the most balanced and comprehensive understanding of world, particularly Western, history that can be had at the non-specialist level. I am inclined to think that a thorough reading of Durant's work may help in that regard.
