Kulturgeschichte der Neuzeit

The famous cultural history of modern times by Egon Friedell was first published from 1927 to 1931 in three volumes. This monumental work, presented here in a special one-volume edition, depicts the cultural development of Western humanity from the beginning of the Renaissance to World War I. It traces the currents that shaped modern times over the centuries, narrates the most significant intellectual, political, and social developments, and presents the key figures in compelling portraits. The work became a great success and was translated into numerous foreign languages.