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Originally published between 1920 and 1970,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
Chapter 1 Introduction, Arthur PercivalNewton; Chapter 2 The Decay of Geographical Knowledge and the Decline of Exploration, a.d. 300-500, M. L. W.Laistner; Chapter 3 Christian Pilgrimages, a.d. 500-800, ClaudeJenkins; Chapter 4 The Viking Age, AllenMawer; Chapter 5 Arab Travellers and Merchants, a.d. 1000-1500, SirT. W.Arnold; Chapter 6 Trade and Communication in Eastern Europe a.d. 800-1200, BaronA.Meyendorff; Chapter 7 The Opening of the Land Routes to Cathay, EileenPower; Chapter 8 i."Travellers 'Tales of Wonder and Imagination", Arthur PercivalNewton; Chapter 9 Prester John and the Empire of Ethiopia, SirE. DenisonRoss; Chapter 10 The Search for The Sea Route to India, EdgarPrestage;
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Newton, Arthur
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.
