ABSTRACT

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
Set of 12: 0-415-15611-4: £800.00
* Greek Civilization
Set of 7: 0-415-15612-2: £450.00
* Roman Civilization
Set of 6: 0-415-15613-0: £400.00
* Eastern Civilizations
Set of 10: 0-415-15614-9: £650.00
* Judaeo-Christian Civilization
Set of 4: 0-415-15615-7: £250.00
* European Civilization
Set of 11: 0-415-15616-5: £700.00

chapter |55 pages

Introduction

part I|74 pages

Material Life

chapter I|10 pages

The Physical Type

chapter II|17 pages

Dress and Adornment

chapter III|18 pages

Arms and Armour

chapter IV|29 pages

The House and the Palace 1

part II|96 pages

Social Life

chapter I|30 pages

The Social System and Government

chapter III|13 pages

Industry

chapter IV|12 pages

Trade

chapter V|30 pages

International Relations

part III|75 pages

Religious Life 1

chapter I|16 pages

Fetishism

chapter II|15 pages

The Anthropomorphic Divinities

chapter III|7 pages

Places of Worship 1

chapter IV|12 pages

Religious Ceremonies

chapter V|12 pages

The Cult of the Dead 1

chapter VI|13 pages

Games

part IV|86 pages

Artistic and Intellectual Life

chapter I|67 pages

Art

chapter II|19 pages

Writing and Language

chapter |7 pages

Conclusion

Survivals of Æegean Civilization