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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:
* Prehistory and Historical Ethnography
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* Greek Civilization
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* Roman Civilization
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* Eastern Civilizations
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List of contents
1. Introduction; 2. Food; 3. Two Great Discoveries: Fire and Language; 4. The First Industries; 5. The Dwelling-place; 6. Clothing and Weapons of Defence; 7. Man and the Animals; 8. The Beginnings of Agriculture; 9. The First Methods of Transport and Communication; ch0010 The Relations between the Peoples. War and Commerce; 11. The Origin of the Arts; 12. The Origin of Science; 13. The First Human Societies; 14. Conclusion;
About the author
Renard, G.
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.
