Here are some of his most notable books:
"The Story of Civilization" series:
* Our Oriental Heritage (1935): Covers the history of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, India, and China.
* The Life of Greece (1939): Explores the history of ancient Greece.
* Caesar and Christ (1944): Examines the transition from the Roman Republic to the early Roman Empire.
* The Age of Faith (1950): Covers the Middle Ages in Europe.
* The Renaissance (1953): Explores the Renaissance period in Europe.
* The Reformation (1957): Covers the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism.
* The Age of Reason Begins (1961): Examines the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution.
* The Age of Louis XIV (1963): Focuses on the reign of Louis XIV in France.
* The Age of Voltaire (1965): Explores the 18th century in Europe, including the French Revolution.
* Rousseau and Revolution (1967): Covers the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon.
Other books:
* The Mansions of Philosophy (1926): A philosophical survey of Western thinkers.
* The Tragedy of Russia (1933): A historical analysis of Russia up to the 1930s.
* The Lessons of History (1968): A distillation of Durant's insights from his historical studies.
Durant was known for his engaging and accessible writing style and his ability to synthesize complex historical events into a readable and insightful narrative. His work continues to be widely read and studied today.