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Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in the following groupings:
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List of contents
I: Before the Introduction of Coins; II: The Evolution and Spread of Coins; III: The Development of Coinage and Coins; IV: The Prerogative of Issue; V: Coin Types; VI: The Material of the Currency Standard; VII: The Fineness of the Coins; VIII: Weight Standards Before the Introduction of Coins; IX: The Weight Standards of Greek and Asiatic Coins; X: The Weight Standards of Roman Coins; XI: Subdivisions of the Money Unit; XII: Token Coinage; XIII: Monetary Policy in the Early Asiatic Empires, Macedon and Egypt; XIV: Monetary Policy in the Greek World; XV: Monetary Policy in the Roman Republic; XVI: Monetary Policy in the Roman Empire; XVII: Conclusion
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A.R. Burns
Summary
This work provides a landmark in early twentieth century publishing summarizing the most up to date findings in all branches of the social sciences at a formative time and during a period of decisive historical discovery.
