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by Theodore Zeldin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 493 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (25 Sep 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749396237
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749396237
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.6 x 2.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The author of "The French", "Happiness" and "A History of French Passions" writes about the history of human feelings, habits, emotions and perceptions across time. From Vikings and Aztecs to contemporary hypochondriacs, from ancient Arab writings to American theories of business management, Zeldin looks at the dilemmas of ordinary life, exploring what makes us most human - the intimate experience of men and women through the ages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and unique!, 15 Jun 2004
By Maili (Glasgow United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
I took the book off the shelf in the book shop, opened it somewhere in the middle to read a few sentences and was hooked. The wealth of his learning is amazing, the way he weaves together different disciplines, civilisations, ideas and ages is very eloquent and beautifully executed. He tells the story of History by telling a lot of little histories. It is a very unique and a very thought provoking book. The non-fiction book coming closest to Zeldin's masterpiece probably is "Guns, germs and civilizations" and in fiction the Gore Vidals "Creation"
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that can clear the fog in many minds., 30 Oct 1999
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This is a brilliant piece of writing that inspite of drawing from so many sources does not loose its focus nor does it get burdened by any academic jargons. A book that can be returned to again and again for a clearer view of our own minds and of those around us. I feel compelled to compare it to a "Sophie's World" for adults. The many "intimate histories" could actually be turned into brilliant cinema stories/scripts. It was a book I have been looking for all my life I think.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Food for thought, 14 Jun 2007
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I endorse Cassini24's review and would add the following comments.

Zeldin tends towards sweeping statements. When he touches on subjects I know about he is sometimes (a) not quite right (b) misleading or (c) wrong. This makes me wonder whether the same applies to matters upon which I cannot make a judgment of my own. It makes me reluctant to take him on trust.

The case studies that begin each chapter often have little discernable relationship to the analysis that follows. The people appear selected to meet Zeldin's agenda. They tend to be high or low achievers (personally, work-wise or artistically) whereas a representative sample would surely have produced more middle ground.

But ultimately you don't have to agree with such conclusions as Zeldin reaches and I suspect that is not the point. There are interesting insights and from previous reviews some readers have obviously taken a lot from the book. Any book that produces food for thought can't be all bad. But I find it difficult to see how this can be a five star read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book opens up possibilities for understanding ourselves
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3.0 out of 5 stars mildly diverting but ultimately shallow
A mildly diverting and interesting analysis of human relationships over the centuries and across cultures, illuminated by case studies, mostly of French women. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars History on steroids
This is one of the most unusual and interesting books I've ever read. It's not easy going - at least at first - but it certainly rewards patience. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
This is a book for anyone who wants to escape above the drudgery, dream a little and open your eyes. Very interesting and thought-provoking, and full of humanity. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite non-fiction book of all time
This is my favourite non-fiction book of all time. It is very accessible and was a joy to read. It is truly unique; like no other book I know of. Read more
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