Is this book suitable for someone new to intellectual history?

Yes, it is written for a general audience and provides a broad overview without assuming prior knowledge.

How does it compare to other books on the history of ideas?

It is more sweeping than many, covering a wider timeframe, but may sacrifice depth in some areas compared to more focused works.

The paperback is portable, but some readers find the print small and the book heavy due to its length.

The book primarily focuses on Western thought, though it touches on other cultures in places.

It is aimed at adults and older students; the prose is accessible but assumes some interest in the subject.

At alibris, for $8.97, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

3 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target.

$8.97at alibrisChecked Nov 9

35% under what the other stores charge

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