A Study of History vs Der Untergang des Abendlandes: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Civilisation, Civilization, Histoire, Philosophy, History

Cover of A Study of History

A Study of History Arnold J. Toynbee · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.2 12 pages · ≈ 13 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Der Untergang des Abendlandes

Der Untergang des Abendlandes Oswald Spengler · 1918 ★★★★☆ 4.1 647 pages · ≈ 11 h 59 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.2 vs 4.1 — either is a safe pick by score.
A Study of History is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 11 for Der Untergang des Abendlandes.

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